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.

Fantastic poem. Very charged and yet still grounded in reality.

[E.V. Black]

As always, beautiful artwork and even more profound poetry. I really think that you expressed the point of imperfection being perfect so well in this. You always have the most perfect way of expressing what you want to say so well. I greatly admire your poetic prowess. Thank you for suggesting this to me!

[poetry-kiddo alienbaba]

you are a poet!! You are!!!

[Tom Benson]

I like the directness and sincerity of this piece Neva. It's straightforward questions don't hold back and it's statements are worn on the sleeve of the author.

[Maya Storm]

This is very creative, I especially liked
"Or would you rather me color in truth
Outside lines you adore"
People asks for the truth so often, but what they are really asking for, is a compliment that paints them in a favorable light.

I think I understand what is being said. You love this person good or bad, but this person wants to be loved for the good that is not there.

[Veronica Chandler]

Your piece is stunningly beautiful and so very thought provoking; the lines, "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." Simply beautiful

[-Ink Artist-]

lovely write on the virtues of acceptance. your imagery is as timeless as the stars that fill the night skies. moving work.

~lori

[Elijah Gleaves]

The construction of this poem was great. With the very first line you held my attention. I never knew where the poem was heading but when I finished it I felt satisfied. Masterful work as always.

[knowman]

This poems talks to me, thanks for sharing it, also thanks for the review.

[Sukriti Suki]

So beautiful. I am at a loss of words...really.