Forsooth

It takes two to speak the truth: one to speak, and another to hear. - Thoreau

some people write of rainbows

others of butterflies and blue skies

i write of truth

even if it offends and renders me uncouth

always remember to pay what you owe at the next toll booth

that which is right never dies

honesty learns to laugh before it cries

faith always tries

clinging roots can never be accused of being unwise

leaves change color and fall to the ground

trees know better than to ask why

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Author's Note

"I sat at a table where were rich food and wine in abundance, and obsequious attendance, but sincerity and truth were not; and I went away hungry from the inhospitable board." - Thoreau