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Monday, October 16, 2023 Rated "G" by the Author.

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-- The Enigma of Truths and Lies -- By John Herlihy Truths be truth Lies be lies The lies in truth The truth in lies Truth as luminous truth Lies as shadowy lies Truth to feel as kissed Lies to feel as missed Truths finding the lie Lies seeking the truth All truths to cling to All lies hard to let go Truths undressed as lies Lies dressed up as truths Truth needs no defending Lies, every one offending Truth will always be truth Lies will always be lies The shadow of truth – lies The ghost of lies – truth - - - - - - Copyright © John Herlihy Wednesday 13 September 2023

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Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on October 22, 2023

WE CANNOT 'DRESS UP' A LIE AS A TRUTH. WE CANNOT CALL A LIE THE TRUTH BECAUSE WE FEEL IT IS NECESSARY. CALL IT WHAT IT IS...A LIE, IS A LIE, IS A LIE! A TRUTH; LIKE IT OR NOT, AGREE WITH IT OR NOT...IS TRUTH, IS TRUTH, IS TRUTH....AND THAT IS THAT. ONE CANNOT TURN A TRUTH INTO A LIE. WELL DONE, THANKS FOR THIS CUTE LITTLE DITTY, FILLED WITH...TRUTH. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on October 17, 2023

People know the truth, no matter how the media presents it to the public. But deep down people always knew the truth about everything.

Sandie

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg

Reviewed on October 17, 2023

The Truth is like a lion, you don't have to defend it. Let it lose, it will defend itself. Another simpler truth- that men with power should not be trusted. Unique thoughts, John. Thanx. r

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on October 17, 2023

I think we fall into lies when we make promises that we can't keep. When we secure those promises it gives us power and power tends to build on lies. Finding the truth is a process of determining all the facts that are available and when a promise is made that doesn't have facts to back it up, it becomes a lie. Powerful people have a problem giving up their lies and continue to lie more to cover earlier lies, a vicious spiral. Usually resulting in their downfall. But often after many, many people are hurt.

It's hard to speak the truth when it may hurt someone. But is better to let it out right away and then move on. Honesty is always the best policy. Even when it isn't popular.

Ron

Reviewed by Mystic Rose

Reviewed on October 16, 2023

Truth will always shine through and makes everything else a lie,
nice one John

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