When Truth Hurts

Like looking in  a mirror,
and being shown not fresh youth
but ragged age, lost dreams---
but good for the soul it is
I'm sure...mea culpa,
my bad
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Imtiaz Avatar
October 9, 2018 at 7:18 AM
Truth is bitter and it hurts initially but that is temporary hurt Great lines LJC
Carber Avatar
October 9, 2018 at 10:16 AM
Thank you, Muhammad-- it is much appreciated.
Callus Avatar
October 6, 2018 at 4:50 PM
Yes, truth hurts, but admitting that we are wrong (mea culpa) is already a step forward; then it's time to make atonement!! Regards // paul
Carber Avatar
October 6, 2018 at 9:53 PM
Thanks Paul-- yes, I fudged up the first 1/2 of my life and have spent the 2nd 1/2 trying to atone for it-- perhaps not as well as I should but as well as I can.
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