The truth

Common variations on the truth

Everyone has their truth.

Some serve it up straight.

Many like a little garnish.

Others block the bitter flavor, 

with deceptive spice and floral accents.

That's not how I roll.

I prefer my truth red and raw.

Author's Note

Just a piece I threw up on the fly, for fun, during a creativity brainstorm. Not for serious critique, although you MAY do so.

Reviews

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

I don't think any of us necessarily like the truth at all times, but I do think it's better served straight. I would much rather stare cold, stark truth in the face and know what I'm dealing with rather than face lies and delusions, or worse, the truth cloaked in half-truth.

I really hate it when someone tries to tip-toe around an issue and won't say it. Just spill it! Don't worry about my feelings. I'll take care of those. Just say it and get it over with!

What I really despise are those who refuse to acknowledge the truth. On some deep, inner level, even when they know the truth, they refuse to face it. Those are the ones who really prolong the suffering, for either themselves or someone else.

I really think you have managed to sum up "the truth" nicely in this poem. It's short and succinct and covers all ofthe bases, pretty or not.

Well done!

[Jay Steitler]

Once again, I am amazed at your ability to hone in on the complexities if a piece, 1st appearing to be simplistic in nature. This topic is never simple :) ! Thank you for a great review!

[Shaquana Adams]

That's not how I roll.

I prefer my truth red and raw.

That's why I love your poetry! Great job :)

[Jay Steitler]

Awww, thanks! Glad to have a fan! Come back often!

[David Scott]

Ha! I guess this makes you a "rare" guy...? :)
Yes, the truth is a funny think and seems to look very different depending on who is cooking and seving it up...
I really like this thought! Great poem.

[Jay Steitler]

Hah! yes, I thought the cooking analogy was clever, on the fly. Thanks for the review!

[Sami Khalil]

"Everyone has their truth.




Some serve it up straight.




Many like a little garnish.




Others block the bitter flavor,




with deceptive spice and floral accents.




That's not how I roll.




I prefer my truth red and raw."

[Sami Khalil]

Simply truthful...:).....................

[Sami Khalil]

That was really thought provoking and wonderful. I don't know if you have meant it to be funny at the end or serious ...Bravo.....................

[Jay Steitler]

A touch of dark humor, I suppose :)

[Sami Khalil]

I get it now...You are welcome...:)..............

[Jay Steitler]

Thanks, Linda! You interpreted this poem perfectly. I'd been dealing with truth deniers quite a bit lately, and it inspired me to the quill.