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Monday, July 8, 2024 Rated "G" by the Author.

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-- Harsh Truth, Smooth Falsehood -- by John Herlihy Harsh truth bearable Smooth falsehood unbearable Sweet falsehood tastes sour Bitter truth as flower Truth’s arrival a departure Falsehood’s departure an arrival Falsehood with nowhere to go Truth with everywhere to go Truth a world to savor Falsehood a world out of flavor Truth as promise Ever present as solace Falsehood as deceit Ever present as malice Truth as a sharp tongue Falsehood as a forked tongue Truth bids us hello Hello we say in return Falsehood bids us goodbye Goodbye, may your falsehoods burn - - - - - - Copyright © John Herlihy Friday 24 May 2024

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Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on September 11, 2024

IT IS BETTER ANY DAY... TO FACE A HARSH TRUTH THAN TO EMBRACE A LIE. WELL DONE. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Odin odin@aflx.com

Reviewed on July 8, 2024

The word Truth is a resounding call in the wilderness of lies. Unfortunately, far too many are being taught that telling falsehoods enough times, people embrace them as truth. As you say, "Deceit has Malice as a companion. We can't get this kind of message out fast enough. Thanks for posting.

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