I—am an honest man
I—despise a lie
For any reason,
Any reason at all—
Except—
Perhaps to save the feelings
Of someone you love…
…And there are times, you know
When it just doesn’t matter—
When no harm is done
Or the harm is so small
And the benefit so great
That a lie is ok
I mean, then it’s hardly any lie at all.
No lie, no?Yes, then yes—
I—am an honest man
We all tell lies, as evidenced by this little poem. And, we lie to ourselves about telling them so that we can think we are totally honest, when we manipulate the truth of it to make our relationships better–we think.
Under Amber Skies, written by author and poet Jill Eisnaugle, is a wonderful collection of rhyming poetry guaranteed to please every reader. In this, her second book, she writes of new friendships kindled, as well as old friendships solidified. She g
First Edition Translation of Teselas by Carmen Crespo X111 César Simón Poetry Prixe 2016 Translated from Spanish by Robin Ouzman Hislop and Amparo Arrospíde
WHISPERS OF THE HEART is artist and author J. Allen Wilson's second book of poetry.It can be autographed and shipped within 48 hours of order. NO LONGER AVAILABLE.
Share
Print
Save
Follow
asa
Ron