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Truth - Collaboration With Chris Green

Truth is but an empty thing
a word that twists and turns
Where some people say it sings
others claim it burns

And when it seems it’s spoken
so many will believe
While some will take it as a lie
in thoughts that they conceive

"I speak the truth", "I speak the truth"
You can hear all around
but everyone speaks differently
So where can it be found?

Wherever you may find it
there still will be a few
Who do not like the truth you say
and toss it back at you

Catch it, bend and smash it
then throw the word away
Compassion, friendship, gentleness
Those are the words that stay

A true friend will believe you
without the need for proof
For friendship knows no boundaries
when it is built on truth

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Augustus 11, 2017
Copyright © Chris Green and Darren White 

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Maria Williams August 21, 2017 at 5:05 AM My sentiments exactly Darren. Love the way you and Chris write, and this poem is so fitting at this time. Seems like everyone wants the truth these days, and the proof as well. True friends speak the truth-no proof needed. Great collab my friends...Maria xx Darren White August 22, 2017 at 12:51 AM Thanks Maria :)

Gregory Richard Barden August 21, 2017 at 4:51 AM Very nice sentiment and beautiful writing ... great collab, my friend - keep up the good work. Darren White August 22, 2017 at 12:51 AM Thanks so much Greg :)

Jieranai Maier August 21, 2017 at 1:14 AM Wonderful poems about friendship, real love between friends. The poem rhymes very well as well. Truth! <3 Darren White August 21, 2017 at 1:15 AM Thank you very much Jieranai :)

Andrea Dietrich August 20, 2017 at 5:33 PM wow, this is so GREAT , you two. Alone you are very good poets. Together, out of this world! Darren White August 20, 2017 at 10:37 PM We are very much attuned, yes :) Thanks Andrea.

Joanna Daniel August 20, 2017 at 10:26 AM I absolutely love this poem, Chris and Darren, great truthful poem:) the last stanza concludes well:) another good one to add to your collaborations:) guess you guys should do a book together, would be really a big hit:) Darren White August 20, 2017 at 1:47 PM Thanks so much Jo... Who knows, in the future :)

Sara Ella August 20, 2017 at 12:32 AM Love the this - especially the last two lines :) You both write so well <3 Darren White August 20, 2017 at 6:34 AM Thanks my dear friend :) <3

Lenna Walker August 18, 2017 at 2:28 PM This is great guys, and I believe it to be true. The flow and ease of reading, along with the message make this a fantastic write :) Darren White August 19, 2017 at 12:28 AM Lenna, thank you so much, also for liking the poem :)

Jan Allison August 18, 2017 at 11:06 AM Bravo Darren and Chris we see it all too often with fake friends and its so difficult to know who to trust and who to believe and some are so convincing they don't know what the truth is as they are such experienced liars - sadly have had to deal with this in my family :-( :-( hugs jan xx Darren White August 19, 2017 at 12:27 AM I trust people, and that's a good thing. Thanks Jan :)

Arturo Michael August 18, 2017 at 11:05 AM Well spoken/written... Good day to you...Enjoyed reading a positive message... Darren White August 19, 2017 at 12:26 AM Thank you so very much Arturo :)

Lin Lane August 18, 2017 at 7:54 AM The foundation of any worthy relationship is truth, and when that foundation is established it allows for trust and mutual respect. You two are writing poetry that everyone should read and take seriously. Darren White August 19, 2017 at 12:26 AM Our mutual respect shows in how we write together :) Thanks Lin.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 18, 2017 at 7:48 AM A positively perfect pen you two. And full of truth! After I suffered a serious head wound I had but one friend I knew I could ask if I was different; that special kind of friendship is rare and cherished dearly. Wonderful day to you both! xomo x2 Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 18, 2017 at 8:05 AM That makes me happy :) Darren White August 18, 2017 at 7:54 AM I have friends I trust completely, a few of them are here on Soup, and Chris I trust completely, with my life even :)

Tim Smith August 18, 2017 at 7:41 AM Beautiful... great to see you two still mixing perfectly. Darren White August 18, 2017 at 7:43 AM We mix 'n match :) Thanks my friend.