Terza Truth

The truth lives on regardless
of the fact that it's unwanted, once again.
It moves those you like to call 'heartless'.

The truth thrives in a darkened den,
collecting dust and old postage stamps,
breeding in the heads of mindless men.

The truth resonates among war camps,
words written in unreadable ink
on the letters read under half-lit lamps.

The truth moves thinkers to think,
clean up their water-logged brains.
It teaches mother to unclog the kitchen sink.

The truth is a remover of all pains,
the greatest cure-all
of which no doctor gets his gains.

The truth is at your command or call,
it will forever be your friend.
It will fight your demons fierce, and tall
if your make it feel wanted again.

Author's Note

Not quite Terza Rima.

Reviews

[Carrie Ott]

Wow, I really like this! You definitely have a way with words - I was caught up in the sway of the poem. The second and third paragraphs in particular really stand out to me as absolutely wonderful imagery. Also, you did a great job with the ABA rhyme scheme in each paragraph - it didn't seem like you were scraping for a word to rhyme with the first one. And of course, the last line brings your point across well; it sets the reader's mind to thinking. All in all, a great poem. Good job!
Also, just because I've noticed, you come up with such great and unique titles, from what I've seen of your other work. Most people have a problem doing that.

Keep up the good work, and welcome to the Cafe!

[Twilight]

A very original poem, with a genuine poetic structure. There are three lines per verse (except in the last one), and a decent rhyme scheme. I interpreted this piece, as a homage to honesty, integrity and truth. The final verse, made me think that the writer considers there to be a severe shortfall, in how society values "truth". In the same verse, it seems to be saying, that if we treat truth as our "friend", then we will reap the rewards. Furthermore, that it can be an ally, in helping us to fight the "demons" of life!

Good writing, Ligeia!