The Truth About The Truth

Garth Rakumakoe

The truth about the truth

is that it's a world on its own

whose nakedness we might never know

and whose hidden scars may never heal,

for it's cursive contortions dance

off the very tip, of a sharp knife's blade

scribed for the ears' auricles

 

It contrasts that easily believable truth

whose libra weighs profits

lives and vaccines

That truth that birthed the three worlds

-

The peddlers of this truth

preach socialism to the poor 

yet they die rich, whilst the homeless die

seeking a land of refuge

 

See, the gospel truth the savior died for

was painted different a color

like they did the shade of his skin

Salvation traded today for elusive prosperities

from pulpit altars of glittered deceit

This truth does not free, it enslaves -

enslaves even it's own storyteller

 

Sadly, where the real truth lives

it's now the poor who further deprive the poor

depravity traits learned, from ageless

dusty pits of parched wells

whence the self-serving placed them

in scarcity, each man living for himself

inclinations long taught by chains

accepting apologies them never gave

wealth drained, masquerading a guilt redemption

as reparations and world aid

 

The truth about the peddled truth

is that none of it, was ever

true at all - The uncomfortable,

real truth, seeks no favor

will leave many dumbfounded

and has to offend the vain

 

 

  • Author: Garth Rakumakoe (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: February 2nd, 2022 14:57
  • Category: Unclassified
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Comments3

  • FallenAngel1πŸ•Š

    The only thing I know that truly tells the truth is numbers. 2+2=4. It always has and always will. Anyone who tries to dispute this,is a mad man😜 That's the beauty of numbers,they never lie. Great read Garth,a real thinker. And,..I'm not a writer. I don't know anything about proper writing like an author does,but for what it's worth,I'd say this is some pretty outstanding writing. CheersπŸ»βœŒοΈπŸ•Š

    • Garth Rakumakoe

      Very true FA. Numbers can never lie. They never have and never will. Thank you for the read, gifted one. Appreciated indeed.

    • Rozina

      Powerful lines indeed. Enjoyed reading this poem.

    • Rocky Lagou

      Preach! People are walking around blind to the inhumanity. πŸ™Œ



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