Redemption in deception

sorenbarrett

Is it a sin to bend what is true to keep someone from being blue?
Is it bad to lie if truth will make a person cry?
Is it a crime to lie if with the truth another would die?
Is it taboo for someone with a word untrue to protect you?
To avoid things more vile even God would smile at such kind guile

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  • Lorenz

    I'll ask the Devil . I'm sure to know the truth he always lies !

    • sorenbarrett

      thanks for the read and comment ask him if it is a lie if one does not know it to be an untruth.

    • David Wakeling

      I have always thought that the truth can be poisonous. To lie to someone to protect their feelings is noble and expected among friends.A challenging poem that questions God himself.It made me think.

      • sorenbarrett

        Thank you very much David for the read and understanding of this poem that proposes that everything is debatable and depends upon the circumstances. Your words are most appreciated

      • arqios

        A very sticky universal question that has been asked throughout the centuries. Superb write🙏🏻🕊️

        • sorenbarrett

          Thanks Cryptic yea just stirring the pot on a Sunday. Appreciate the read and understanding it is appreciated

          • arqios

            I should've known you'd pot stir! haha, what a joyous Sunday🙏🏻🕊️

          • Teddy.15

            A toungu twister in metaphor and language, I cannot support any liar, however if it was a small change of fiction to make someone suffer less I may well indulge. 🌹 Brilliant theme dear sorrenbarret 🌹

            • sorenbarrett

              Thanks so much Teddy I so appreciate the read and comment. Have a great day.

            • Poetic Licence

              That will be debated wildly, mine is Truth, many will have to decide if they believe in your last line, it could be argued he is guilty of all stated, very interesting write, enjoyed

              • sorenbarrett

                Thanks Tobani so appreciate your reads and comment we all have our beliefs and to us they are the truth, to lie against ones own beliefs would be bad thing indeed. To me there is no universal truth but should there be, nobody knows it.

                • Poetic Licence

                  Very true, enjoy your day

                • Salvia.S

                  Thought provoking!
                  Kindness can sometimes be a valid reason for deception, a little white lie can be more compassionate than harsh truth.

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thank you Salvia for your kind words of encouragement and your read it is always most appreciated

                  • Thomas W Case

                    Excellent

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thank you Thomas for the read and kind word of support it is as always appecitated

                    • orchidee

                      It's the need to 'speak the truth in love', I would say. If it's truth only, it can seem harsh, bigoted, 'like it or lump it'. Maybe if it's love only, it can seem soft, wishy-washy, sentimental.
                      'What's all this sensible thinking from you? I'm the one who thinks sensibly'. Fido says to me. lol. He knows.

                      • sorenbarrett

                        I caught it from you Orchi wasn't vaccinated. Thanks for the read and kind words they are always appreciated

                      • GenXer Shamrocker ☘️

                        Truth is always best. Well written.

                        • sorenbarrett

                          Thank you so much Shamrocker for the read and comment it is most valued

                        • Soman Ragavan

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                          • sorenbarrett

                            Thank you very much for your read and words of comment they are appreciated

                          • Goldfinch60

                            Sometimes we have to bend to truth to help others soren but hopefully we can find truer ways to do it.

                            Andy

                            • sorenbarrett

                              Thank you Andy for your review and understanding. Your encouragement and support are very much appreciated

                            • Tristan Robert Lange

                              Indeed. Nothing...and I mean nothing...is BLACK & WHITE. That's just faux security for the insecure. Well done on this poetic musing, my friend. 🌹👏

                              • sorenbarrett

                                Thank you Tristan you words of support mean a great deal and are cherished

                                • Tristan Robert Lange

                                  You are most welcome, Soren!

                                • sunshine777

                                  Perhaps this is where against the grain grew in. Great write once again!

                                  • sorenbarrett

                                    Thank you so much Sunshine always been against the grain. Appreciate the read and comment.

                                  • Kevin Hulme

                                    Nothing wrong in bending the Truth to protect feelings. Well Said.

                                    • sorenbarrett

                                      Thank you so much for your read and kind words of support that serve as encouragement. They are most appreciated

                                    • James Michael

                                      It is only with the heart that one can see rightly, what is essential is invisible to the eye. Something like that from a book I read.

                                      • sorenbarrett

                                        Thank you James for your review and comment it and your supportive words are most valued

                                      • Firefall

                                        Truly something to think about. Our words should encourage and not cause harm but that is not always the case. Great poem.

                                        • sorenbarrett

                                          Thank you so much for the review and kind words they are most appreciated

                                        • Precious Chukwudi

                                          The honesty behind the lie, when done out of love is something we rarely talk about.
                                          Really a wonderful piece.

                                          • sorenbarrett

                                            Thank you so much for the read and the comment your support and encouragement are most important to me

                                          • Priya Tomar

                                            Really praiseworthy.

                                            • sorenbarrett

                                              Thank you so much for your review and most kind words

                                            • Princesslove

                                              Lovely poem. I enjoyed reading
                                              Thanks for sharing!!

                                              • sorenbarrett

                                                Thank you so much for your review and most kind words

                                                • Princesslove

                                                  You're welcome



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