where do we find truth
we even lie to ourselves
then try to believe them
we learn false lessons
as others shape our life
pushing us into the box
conforming us nicely
this is not who we are
not cookie cutter people
we need not feed lies
they don't nurture us
honesty seems hardest
when we talk to ourselves
we think we know us
know every flaw and fault
these are only imagination
based on the other's ideal
formed from their lies
keeping us in their mold
find yourself instead
seek the qualities in you
not the faults supposed
dwell on your positives
their lies are a trap
only you can break free
believe in yourself first
tell yourself the truth
too many lies around us
too many seeking control
too many other agendas
too many that don't care
find your forgiveness
for yourself within you
love yourself as you are
then you can share truth
You begin asking the impossible question that has the non-existent answer. You then address and answer it, reviewing them at the end. The poem is nicely organized.
ReplyDeleteNow, just to be argumentative, sometimes others see things we do not. I see however that you are making a specific point, not creating a treatise. I think the poem is provocative. It scratches the surface. It touches on "today" and what is relevant. It frustrates me as I wish for the treatise. I don't need it, I just want it. I'm greedy like that. *laughs*
I agree with Connie the poem is provocative and it can be interpreted as the reader wished so the reader has to think.
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