Truth of the Matter

The truth of the matter
is it does not really matter
whether you are rich or poor
or rotten down deep to the core

as long as you make yourself heard
instead of just being part of a herd,
by resisting evil when you see it
with strength born out of true grit.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Babcock Avatar
April 22, 2010 at 9:25 AM
Fred this is so true. Resist evil with true grit. God Bless Phyl
Haick Avatar
April 7, 2010 at 9:56 AM
Enjoyed reading this, Wilfredo..calls for introspection...uplifting...Peace, Audrey
Richards Avatar
April 7, 2010 at 7:23 AM
Yes!! Pulling up boot straps, and standing tall!! Resisting evil with true grit...Love this ...a little piece with a lot of strength, and a lot to say. Well said! ~ Love Carrie
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