Color of Truth

Shall I tell a lie that seeps into the waters of your soul

To enhance the day you see inside your mind

If only for a brief moment should I make you feel

Like the prize inside a Crackerjack box

Everyone wants to find

Should I say you are the eighth wonder of the world

You should sit in council on golden floors

Right beside the gods drinking nectar from above

Or would you rather me color in truth

Outside lines you adore

If the honest color of truth is what you really seek

Take a look through these eyes of mine

You can see the brightest star, shining in my sky

Even through the clouds and haze

Ever so brightly defined

You will see the truth and have no need of lies

My star is never dim in less light

You will know I love you in your imperfection

That you are the brightest star

In my heart’s skies

Author's Note

Art: Awakening-by-di_calva - Deviantart.com

Reviews

[Clay Feet]

Another artistic gem, Neva. Surely, in all our hearts we wish to hear the truth that we are wanted and loved...not toys to be hyperbolized in false words that build our ego for a painful fall. Truth is the great emancipator for heart's freedom to luxuriate in the bliss of love.

Excellent writing, sweet Neva.

[Kenneth The Poet]

Very cool, Neva. Ever wonder what the ninth wonder of the world is?

[lostboy]

i was never good at accepting lies because i usually see them comeing. i would rather feel bad with the truth as feel good with a lie..see first sentence..the truth is always more lovely.

[Aidz]

Wots with tonight and opening lines, this opening line dragged me in and set the tone beautifully for the write... need I say it, another beautiful write Neva no entrancing

[KimLove "The Beautiful ..]

What a perfect description of a love that is true evn though there are flaws. This poem was stunning and I loved it. Neva's magical pen strikes agin. : )

[EMF]

Do you want the truth or a convenient lie?

It's terrific/

I could bang on about the way you paint with words, the structure of the stanzas' and the underthemes that question themselves, but it comes down to the same thing. It's terrific.

[Kristine Ferg]

This has such a great flow and rhythm to it. The message, too, is very strong. Everyone does want to be accepted for themselves as a person.

[Joel M Frye]

A glowing write to the transparent vision of love, which sees through the faults of the beloved to the soul beneath the veneer. Well done, Neva.

[joshua deathdealer]

This brought tears to my eyes..so beautiful Neva. I have come to love your lovely soul through your writes. I know I've said it before but you are my absolute favorite poetry writer. Astounding work!!

[unknown]

The truth shall keep us all free ... so we shall let the imperections show their faces, love them unconditionally and help to heal them.

[Rossen]

The last stanza moved my world, thank you for that ...