What is Truth?

What is Truth?

A Poem by carl
"

only scratching the surface

"

Truth is

pure

eternal

unchanging

autonomous.


Truth can be 

unknown

ignored

misstated  

disavowed.


Truth cannot be 

defiled

evaded

deceived

overthrown.


© 2025 carl


My Review

Would you like to review this Poem?
Login | Register




Reviews

I always find a questioning side in your poems, and I think that's something that not everyone would dare to do. Because questioning is uncomfortable. I congratulate you for that.
this is a powerful one, again.

Posted 3 Weeks Ago


carl

3 Weeks Ago

appreciate the read and review - one would think at my age answers would be more prevalent ( some of.. read more
I did defile the truth and may have lost a good friend. Thanks for this.

Posted 1 Month Ago


carl

1 Month Ago

truth is and always remains true - thus if cannot be defiled. maybe just twisted stretched or knotte.. read more
Dessi

1 Month Ago

You are always correct! Thanks for your wisdom!
carl

1 Month Ago

thank you but not always - just get lucky sometimes - lol
Be it scientific, brutal or gospel, truth is a lesson hard learned for many. Good to see you, Carl!

Posted 1 Month Ago


carl

1 Month Ago

nice to have you visit - thanks for the read and review - carl
And also, according to the Trumpets own site to rival Twiiter, TRUTH social... although I don't think he gets irony either, it must be fake news then!
😃

Posted 1 Month Ago


carl

1 Month Ago

agreed not much true on Truth Social and also not very social- thanks for the read and review -carl
It rings true! clever little write.

Posted 1 Month Ago


carl

1 Month Ago

thanks much appreciated -carl

Share This
Email
Facebook
Twitter
Request Read Request
Add to Library My Library
Subscribe Subscribe


Stats

103 Views
5 Reviews
Rating
Added on February 13, 2025
Last Updated on February 13, 2025

Author

carl
carl

MO



About
I am a retired English grammar and literature teacher, married, with five grown children. I enjoy reading science fiction, fantasy, biographies, and nonfiction history and philosophy. I have a BFA in .. more..

Writing

Related Writing

People who liked this story also liked..