It's Free

You could spend a lifetime
Crawling through the dark
Losing the who's, the why's , the where's
While trying to find your heart

You could lose count of the hours you spent
Running through your head
Sorting through the lies you told
And words you never said

All the while there are things
That offer you such clarity
Things that just cannot be taught
Like genuine sincerity

Either you do or you don't
Either you will or you won't
You cannot force someone to care
About the who's, the why's or the where's

But I won't lose an ounce of sleep
Working out how to be
'Cause I know who I am, besides...
Honesty is free

Reviews

[Valentine]

Honesty is always the best policy. Why lie when telling the truth is just as easy. But if it is going to hurt someone, best to say nothing. Valentine

[FIN]

Wow. Such a lovely poem. Constructed masterfully. The ending took my heart.

[Mr. Lopez]

This was written about someone in my past with whom I instilled much trust in. But,for this person, honesty was simply not an option.then I got to thinking about what a tormenting, shallow and lonely existence this must be.im glad that I don't live my life that way. Thank you for stopping by.

[Tabby Mac]

LOVE!! Well said, beautifully written! I wish everyone was honest, and not just truthful with others but with themselves!!

[Lorry]

Very well said my friend. The more honest we are with ourselves and say what we mean, rather than what we think should be said, then the easier it is for us to live mask free and break away from the falseness of the reality we have created for ourselves. It's a wonder anyone can keep up with the lie and the real behind their own eyes, in this crazy world we live in. If only honesty could become the latest retro trend, I'm sure it would catch on a lot more than it does now.

[Mr. Lopez]

Thanks Nemo, your review is right on the money. So glad to see that someone gets it.

[Lorry]

You're very welcome my friend. :)