'Speak to Me of Truth'

...and the Raven spoke to the butterfly

            "speak to me of truth" 

the reply came humbly,

'who's truth do you want?'

The Raven looked a bit perplexed...

          'there is only one truth that does not lie' he muttered.

Butterfly responded, 'perhaps it is as beauty, my clever friend; 

         'tis in the eye of the beholder'

Once again the flutterby spread her magnificent wings, 

   "there was a time I was held captive in a suffocating cocoon with no light, now watch me as I brilliantly take flight into the night'

As she fluttered off she left him with this thought to ponder,

 'through your keen  Raven eyes, which is  the truth of truths

                                                                                       you wish to find in me?' 

 

“Things aren't always what they seem, are they?”

N.E. Bode

Reviews

[Vikrantsingh]

The Raven looked a bit perplexed...
'there is only one truth that does not lie' he muttered.
Butterfly responded, 'perhaps it is as beauty, my clever friend;
'tis in the eye of the beholder'
Once again the flutterby spread her magnificent wings,
- Splendid and amazing read and write :)
- Singh :)

[Frieda P]

Thanks Singh, so glad you like this one, it's one of my favorites. :-)

[Emerald Seas]

Truth is skewed by one's perception. I often thought the witness stand in trials should have a swearing in to be honest rather than saying 'tell the truth'. Honesty is pure, where truth is deceived by interpretation, preconceived ideas and/or ideals, and limitation of scope. Honesty requires the purity of what that person perceives...
Thoughtful words in your lovely poem, my friend!
Sometimes in misunderstandings I ask for someone's truth, 'their truth, whatever that may be' and what I mean by that is their honest interpretation of events, feelings, or circumstances... because our truths vary regarding any common situation, but if we're honest, we can almost always reach common ground to rectify a problem. IMHO :)

[Frieda P]

You're smarter than the average bear Sera! You should run for public office, how refreshing would that be to have someone who realizes what 'honesty' really means, thanks my friend!

[Emerald Seas]

Lol - public office? You wouldn't be the first to suggest it actually. However, that topless sunbathing picture from the mid-1980's would surely pop up when we least expect it! ;)
I believe a revolution needs to take place, but I do not crave the spotlight of any kind... I prefer to work wonders from the sidelines whenever possible :). Can you tell I've been a little politically charged lately?

[Frieda P]

Ha you work wonders whatever angle you can hon, you're the woman to do the job! Ha big deal, with all the stuff out there from people in the limelight, what's a little b**b....? ;)

[Emerald Seas]

Haha - I guess by today's standards no one would give it a thought!

[Frieda P]

Exactly. :-)

[Astro]

Some people wouldn't know the truth if it stared them in the face, so better they have keen raven eyes. Thought provoking short piece felt like reading a Native myth.

[Frieda P]

I hear you Astro, nuff said, thanks my friend!

[shallimarRose]

Written like a rue poet... I love even the mere concept that the Raven and the butterfly could be pondering thought together.. shallimarRose

[Frieda P]

Thanks shalimarRose, glad you read something lighter of mine :-)

[shallimarRose]

I enjoy your writing a lot Frieda.. I am getting a LOT of rr right now and trying to keep up.. lol.. Mom has me running 24/7 so i have limited time on the computer

[David Scott]

Things are actually always only what you are capable of seeing...
Your poem is a lesson study in perceptions...
I like the sybmbols of the Raven speaking with the butterfly. These creatures carry meaning indeed.
Flying is a great activity, yet they fly in the night?
I find meaning for dear Frieda here... Meaning for us all!
I'm happy to see my dear friends back to posting and active here in the WC.

[Frieda P]

What David, you've never flown at night? ;-) Thanks, always love your insightful reviews my dear friend, and glad to be back, I've missed you.

[David Scott]

I've been pulled away from here a bit myself the last few months...
Life does get in the way of expression at times. ;)
You are kept close to my heart as well.

[Frieda P]

There should be a law against life getting in the way of poetry....! Glad to see you back, enjoying your summer I hope. x

[Revery]

I recently took a photography workshop where the instructor explained something peculiar, he explained that the screen on the back of the camera would lie to us, but the good news was, as soon as we learned how it lies, we would know the truth.

[Frieda P]

Wow Revery, nice to see you and that's really interesting, did you figure out the truth yet? Thanks for dropping in....

[Revery]

Haha, the truth always finds it's way into the day. Some embrace the truth and some hide from it. Of course I have no idea what this poems speaks about personally for you, I could be sticking my foot in it and not knowing. ;)

[Frieda P]

Yep, wipe your shoes on the way out ;-)

[Revery]

That's my New York coming out. :)> Hope your well

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Well you leave many things to ponder... the truth just like beauty is in the ye of the beholder... coarse there is also a saying that goes "There are three sides to every story, yours, mine and the truth"
Anyways very much enjoyed this poem.

[Frieda P]

True Dale, the truth stills stands though, thanks muchly!

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

You are greatly welcome Moonbeam.

[Firestone Feinberg]

While reading this lovely poem, I admit that I was wondering whether or not the raven would eat the butterfly... then i read some of the reviews, found that others had also suspected as much, and then I came across one of the best quotes i've heard in a long long time:

'What the heck is up with you guys and eating butterflies?'

Well, dear, what else might a ravenous raven do... now I ask you...

To be sure, tho wonderful words quoth the raven, and likewise the apparenty unappetizing butterfly, in the end, Frieda, your quote will live 'evermore' in my mind -- i do have one you know...

David

[Frieda P]

Laughing here David, who woulda thunk that would catch your eye? Thanks for the smile this morning and your lovely review my friend. :-)

[kublakhan27]

This is one of the most amazing things you've ever written...it reads like a fable from some long lost book...whatever creative slump you were in before, you're out of it now my dear ;)

[Frieda P]

Wow Benji, I'm shocked, really there's no mention of weather or music to be found, I know those are your favs, except for Shakespeare, thanks hon! x

[kublakhan27]

I like any poetry that's good Mrs.R ;) Always a pleasure xo

[annie lee]

What a lyrical piece! I stand with the butterfly: truth, beauty -- they are too much like rainbows to be strictly compartmentalized. The raven, I fear, is more accustomed to the dark and cannot recognize the grayer, lighter times of dusk and dawn. Beautiful and provocative.

[Frieda P]

Always love your reviews minichinz, thanks, I'm with butterfly too...

[Troy Henson]

The raven could quite easily have had a snack....
Beautiful imagery and unique flow with this one. Definatley a thought provoking piece.

'through your keen Raven eyes, which is the truth of truths
you wish to find in me?'

This line was brilliant: I have asked this question a lot of myself. The truth is out there, what you make of it is up to you.

Regards
Troy