Poem: To Tell The Truth?

To Tell The Truth?
By Dave Doc Rogers
�2009

What if I told the truth?
Would you think less of me?
Others have. "You're uncouth!"
Actually, references to anatomy.

But what if I told the truth?
Would it really matter?
But I have spoken the truth.
Their words did not flatter.

You see, I can see, plain as day,
The things they say are truth are lies.
But, delusion is delusion, come what may.
Another injured party, their truth plies.

"Quid est veritas," The Roman would say.
Denial of what is makes one wise.
Prepondering words affluently flay
Any naysayer whose variation tries.

Paralysis of analysis afflicts the brain.
By wise words and false counsel deem
That mysteries unsolved, devious refrain,
Are true even though false theora gleam.

Drowning men drown in deserts plain
Looking for answers where they are not.
Answers scribed upon stone twice again
Simply give notice of truth where forgot.

Truth for lies, a thief's art in loss.
To gain a mystery, truth for trade.
Once liberated, the shiny now dross.
Once liberated, no recuperance made.

So vile a thing I cannot touch,
The deceptive cloak of one so covered.
Greased with half truths and such
Slimed with virulence discovered.

So what do I say now to tickle your ear?
What is it about truth you deathly fear?
Is it confrontation to your lies?
Is there a deeper reason buried in disguise?

Why do you fear the truth so?
Is it change you must make, to know?
Is it decision, your truth once trusted?
Upon reality discovered now busted?

Author's Note

If you get this far, I'm impressed.
lol ... I do not think this will be reviewed much at all upon my second read. lol...

Reviews

[Tony]

Entonces, impressed you are.
Perhaps you could compress it a bit.
But it holds a grave concept that I wouldn't want to underestimate.....
...Drowning men drown in deserts plain, looking for answers where they are not....

Provocative this, in a most intellectual presentation.
You Dr's. Always amaze me....

[Gheeneil]

People give different versions of truth. It is being re-defined and is being tailored to one's way of thinking Truth, somehow, manages to stand out from crowd of lies. It reveals only one side of every story, whichever perspective one looks at it from. Truth never hides itself nor does it come out to cloud a vision. Human minds do the manipulation.

A great write.

[J.Black]

"Truth for lies, a thief's art in loss.
To gain a mystery, truth for trade.
Once liberated, the shiny now dross.
Once liberated, no recuperance made.

So vile a thing I cannot touch,
The deceptive cloak of one so covered.
Greased with half truths and such
Slimed with virulence discovered. "

I enjoyed this piece quite enough. It's interesting you know. Truth is hard to face, but it's the best answer. Always.

[Robert Luna]

The isolating of one self from a world that to often doesn't seem to understand us. Finding a comfort in something that to most would surely drive them mad is so apparent. I can feel the strength and wisdom that lies among these lines and I know the entangling heart that dwells with in the words here all to well. As always you have put me in awe at the depths in which you have caused me to look into myself as I read your words.


Great Job!!!!!

[TL Boehm]

define, "Much" these days I'm pleased if I get TWO reviews.
I found this interesting. The convolutions of the piece resonant and applicable to the way truth is percieved - is it absolute - or is it subjective? I have my own theory - but simply sticking with the review process - I found your treatment of the subject matter commendable.

[Jade]

I love this! I love, when I read it out loud, what it makes my mouth do.

The truth is not always pleasant, but it always sets you free.

Best,
Jade

[Nick Erickson]

Ahhhh.... you're impressed... I finished it.

"What is it about truth you deathly fear?
Is it confrontation to your lies? "

Personally, I liked the read, the flow and rhyme in it.

As for people wanting to "hear the truth" - only if it's the truth THEY want to hear.

Well done.

[Ladysue]

Wow, Doc! Truth, is a very hard concept for many even the most truthful. Truth to one is not to another. Perception plays a large role in truth. People do fear, hide and bend truth as you say. Truth can hurt and can be a hard thing to face. I really like these lines....we do have a place to look for answers when we are really lost. Not sure if that is what you meant, but that is what I got from it.
"Answers scribed upon stone twice again
Simply give notice of truth where forgot."
I really loved this piece because it is thought provoking and I am sure I will still be pondering it after I leave here as I usually do when I read your writing. You are a very smart man. You had some really good lines in here. Truth...what a concept? Excellent!

[SM Davis]

Truth has been feared by many. I, myself, speak my mind. I think the fear attached to hearing the truth has more to do with another person's inability to hear it rather than the speaker's ability to speak it. Truth is relative to many. It's only true if they believe it. I live my life within the basic confines of "some things are true whether you believe them or not" and of course "it is what it is nothing more nothing less." I think not many speak the truth without fear. I, myself, could care less whether others prefer to hear it. I, in good conscience, could not live outside of speaking the truth at all times, whether it is painful or not. It is the only way to be truly free.

Good write, as always.

[Lena M. P.]

There are none so blind; as those who will not see. Truth hurts. I believe strong in truth although I believe is can be handed out kindly. I detest those who choose to coddle and cover to gain graces or favor in ones eyes. Very well written poem. I have always enjoyed reading yours because they are thought provoking; food for discussion.