Truth Hurts

It’s a sudden feeling that reaches deep within A heaviness, a pain that is not released easily Most often, it is the truth that we want… Until, it lands to shake the core of who we are Stirring a mixture of questions, doubts, fears Until, all these things can build a wall of defense A shutdown that prevents desire to express feelings It hurts too much, the risk is burning too high Not again, not again There were too many times of crushing betrayal With only a glimpse of trust left to exist at all There were too many times of presenting true self Only to find out someone will not maintain respect Only to learn there is not acceptance of authenticity Then the world changes fast, running is the only option Alone again, in some safe place, wherever it may be Because truth can hurt, but the truth must be told Heidi Sands 3/9/21