When Truth Is the Only Choice

A muse never inspires me,
does she really exist?
I rely on the inner voice
more believable than others,
even less confusing and more encouraging;
one will get the profoundness of feeling
when surrounded by certainty:
laying down to dream, not to rest!


Who's been engulfed by false inspiration?
Don't be too hasty for any deception
that offers the illusion of greatness...
consider every idea that tackles;
be smarter than a salesperson,
or more alert than a new visitor in town...
rely on that confident, inner voice
when truth is the only choice!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Brown Avatar
October 8, 2012 at 12:03 PM
Congratulations on your win in Patricia's "You Are My Inspiration" contest Andrew. Love, Carol
Grisetti Avatar
October 8, 2012 at 9:39 AM
Perhaps that inner voice is your muse. Much more reliable than any voice from outside. Congratulations.
Tsiluma Avatar
October 8, 2012 at 12:46 AM
Poignant write this! It's better not to feel inspired than to rely on false inspiration. Nicely done!
Brown Avatar
October 1, 2012 at 12:21 PM
Today is the start of a new month and a new week. I am reading what looks to be some exceptional writing today. So glad I was able to read yours Andrew. Love, Carol
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