how often do we wear the garb
of easy compromise, the cloak of
pretended indifference, the gray
shroud of willing omission,
or the gauzy veil masking
white stained dishonesty...
simply because we fear
the nakedness that comes
with absolute truth
Ah! The many faces of humanity. Straight and honestis best but very few of us realize it. I enjoyed these simple yet true and profound words. Thank you, Carol
this is just so well written, a gem!
love 'the gray' at the end of line 3
letting 'shroud' carry to open the fourth..that's
style and impact; you, Myrna, are fine indeed
Gritty and in your face AND a straightforward, honest write, Myra. We are all guilty in some fashion of committing these naked compromises. Fantastic writing . . .
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Peace,
Dayvid
Regis
" safe " tho easy compromise is a trap I am sure--well done
love 'the gray' at the end of line 3
letting 'shroud' carry to open the fourth..that's
style and impact; you, Myrna, are fine indeed
john
budd
Cheers moi spp,
Dan
Ron