Pure Truth

by Michael D Nalley   Dec 8, 2010


They say that all is fair, in love and war,
But faith, hope, and charity are much more
Than the pure truth, most of us will look for,
While pursuing the pleasures we adore

A reality likely to inspire
Heavenly romances and lover's desire
Lies not in passionate hearts on fire
Lest the mischievous angel be a liar

In religion and in our politics
There is usually dirt in the mix
Many have come to expect tricks
Arriving in the form of rhetoric

If I could swear with no if's and's or but's
Believing I honestly should love your guts
The doors would open that have long been shut
While the way to peace would be so clear-cut

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  • 13 years ago

    by Bradley Peter

    A very, very well written poem. I loved your wording, which was for me the most powerful part about it. I also enjoyed the depth and intelligence of this piece.

    Brad

    P.S. Please comment and vote honestly on every poem that you read.

  • 13 years ago

    by Sunshine

    There's always soemthing about your work Mike.
    "WISDOM"
    I love the way I have to think whenever I finish reading one of your pieces.You bring new stuff to poetry, new phase.

    Well done
    5/5

  • 13 years ago

    by Sunshine

    There's always soemthing about your work Mike.
    "WISDOM"
    I love the way I have to think whenever I finish reading one of your pieces.You bring new stuff to poetry, new phase.

    Well done
    5/5

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