Truth

I've been in a philosophical mood. : )

Over lapping mirrors

And lenses fill the world.

 

Mistrust, guilt, pain

All act as mirrors,

Reflecting something

That seems as Truth,

But is really reversed.

 

Lies, anger, even joy

Prove to be distorted glass

And trickling waterfalls,

Altering and morphing

What should be believed.

 

In this labyrinthine existence,

What is to be known as Truth

And what is believed to be Not?

How can we really trust

What we learned in the light,

When confusing darkness

Cloaks so much of the world?

 

How are we to know

What are lenses,

And what are mirrors,

And what is

The sparkling gem

Of purified Truth?

How can we find it,

When there are so many false jewels?

Author's Note

As always, feel free to critique.

Reviews

[Dani California]

"Mistrust, guilt, pain
All act as mirrors,
Reflecting something
That seems as Truth,
But is really reversed"

Excellently worded. I am now learning to trust that inner self that tells us what is right and wrong, true and false, good and bad...

we all have it, but we ignore it... because it tells us things we don't want to hear sometimes. hence, "man has turned to his own way"...

listen to your internal instincts... they hold the truth .... they are God within.

This was a fantastic piece. Truly! Thank you!

[Wildfleour]

You are deep, my friend. That is why I enjoy your work so much. Another poem posing excellent questions. The trick is not to confuse the lens with the mirror - are we looking out or only looking out for our own needs?

[Kayla]

This is just fantastic. You did great writing about personal troubles but still keeping that justin magical effect. You are improving piece by piece. Great job!! Congrats.

[Rainbowco]

If truth be found in beauty, then it is here, for your prose is most beautiful, without mirrors and misty smoke.

[Siddartha Beth Pierce]

Great ending...how true - this could relate to so many subjects - religion, philosophy, relationships - great piece - very much enjoyed it. Thank you.
Light,
Siddartha