truth

truth

created from thoughts of the moment

like a weaver at the loom

we each create our own truth

knotting concept to concept

word to word

then planting and nurturing that truth

 

scattered seeds of opinions of others

can help to make the truth bloom

or can just as easily stifle its growth

 

an invisible line divides

your truth from mine

yours lives in yesterday

and mine leaps into tomorrow

 

to keep the peace

i might accept your truth

even handle it gently

but for now

agreement is not in my repertoire

 

Reviews

[Aura]

Everyone's version of the truth is different.... perhaps there is no truth to begin with, it's a story we weave together to help us understand what could be held as true.

The last stanza

to keep the peace

"i might accept your truth
even handle it gently
but for now
agreement is not in my repertoire" couldn't have been more true, sometimes we can't see the other person's perspective... but sometimes we learn to accept another person's version of the truth. Interesting topic for a poem and great picture to go with it! I might see a lady in that picture, but someone else might just see shapes. Both of them are true, but you have to change your perspective to get both truths.

[Lydia Shutter]

What a wonderfully in depth review. thank you, Aura. Lydi**

[Aura]

The pleasure is all mine!

[keith]

ain't nothin like the truth ... shame so many are allergic
there is no bliss in ignorance
it is an easy out
the comparison of weaving to truth is spot on
you have an interesting approach that is worth noting
enjoyed this piece
now a question, is this image your art?
matters not
it is outstanding and a correct pairing

[Lydia Shutter]

I wish the image was my work, Keith. I found it on Pinterest and the artist was not credited. I can not draw a stick figure! Yes, many are allergic to the truth, that's for sure. Thanks for the review. Lydi**

[keith]

sure you can! ever played hangman?
there's your stickman!

[Lydia Shutter]

LOL well, perhaps I exaggerated a tad, but I am definitely not an artist with paints.

[Chris Shaw]

Your words dear Lydi** are particularly relevant in today's divisive climate. Your final stanza echoes my own thoughts, except you have said it so eloquently, your final line so decisive. I will listen to the other point of view, not to do so would be ignorant, but that doesn't mean I will change my own perspective. Fabulous write.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much for understanding, Chris. Everyone seems to debate the smallest tidbit on line today. It is tiring and no one really wins! I appreciate your review so much. Lydi**

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

There is such a fine line between truth and delusion. One is uncompromising while the other is the stuff of biased fantasy. Unfortunately, we live currently in a world of alternative facts. Which in the past was referred to as "lies". Trying to deal with the idiocy to uncover the truth can be quite exhausting. Especially when dealing with disingenuous purveyors of misinformation who state without irony, "Don't believe your lying eyes." Thank you for sharing your poem with us.

[Lydia Shutter]

You are so right, Carlos. We see what we see, but there are those who insist on trying to convince us that we really are not seeing that at all. I appreciate your review. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

that truth might not be our truth, but then,
truth can be a fiction made into a belief...
what is real what is not...who twists what once was truth into some monster
that devours all of us until the real truth is an unrecognizable
state of convenience.
j.

[Lydia Shutter]

Very true. People believe all sorts of things to make themselves happier. I appreciate your review. Lydi**

[John the Baptist]

Interesting picture of subjectivity in this one. The speaker shows an awareness of how one person's perception of the truth may differ from another's, and how accommodation is made to that situation. Another interesting facet of the poem is its observation that one's version of the truth may not be totally original, but can be influenced by the opinions of others. Likes especially the last stanza, where the speaker reserves the right to disagree. Tactfully, of course.

[Lydia Shutter]

We all are influenced by our experiences and my those around us. We are human. Thank you so much for your thoughtful review, John. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

Note: Is it (yours live or lives)???

[Lydia Shutter]

truth is singular so lives is correct as written.

[Sami Khalil]

Ah, ok. Double checking. You are smart. Muchly welcome.

[Sami Khalil]

to keep the peace

"i might accept your truth

even handle it gently

but for now

agreement is not in my repertoire"

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzy! I do agree and I echo what you say marvelously. Wise words especially I like the ending too.
Truth can be relative to the speaker. It is based on our knowledge, experiences, influences, misinformation, falsehoods of history, bias, injustice, defamation, racism and so forth. A mixture of many things to make our truth or world view.
I love the paiting too...

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Sami. You really got the gist of my words. I appreciate that...and that you noticed the artwork. Lydi**