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And you shall know the truth,
and the truth shall make you free.
(John 8:32 NKJV)
i
there is a purity of form
that renders truth a guileless storm
he knows no compromise or lapse
nor finds the time for fitful naps
ii
truth keeps no friends or enemies
or bows before false deities
his freedom rests but on his name
whose virtue is his only fame
iii
truth is life's nemesis to lies
falsehood before him bleeds and dies
his ire becomes the hangman's noose
when error profiles wild and loose
iv
a visit by the barber's chair
to pluck a strand out of his hair
will cause tonsorial unrest
for truth defies the shearer's zest
v
to hoard an increment of gain
beyond a fidelitous plain
breeds notions vain that naked truth
could falter as faith's conscience sleuth
vi
if in my truth i slightly err
hold to my tongue your gallest myrrh
lest in my lies you spot slight truth
let half-truths perish in their youth
© Copyright 2020 February 04
by Clyve A. Bowen♫
and the truth shall make you free.
(John 8:32 NKJV)
i
there is a purity of form
that renders truth a guileless storm
he knows no compromise or lapse
nor finds the time for fitful naps
ii
truth keeps no friends or enemies
or bows before false deities
his freedom rests but on his name
whose virtue is his only fame
iii
truth is life's nemesis to lies
falsehood before him bleeds and dies
his ire becomes the hangman's noose
when error profiles wild and loose
iv
a visit by the barber's chair
to pluck a strand out of his hair
will cause tonsorial unrest
for truth defies the shearer's zest
v
to hoard an increment of gain
beyond a fidelitous plain
breeds notions vain that naked truth
could falter as faith's conscience sleuth
vi
if in my truth i slightly err
hold to my tongue your gallest myrrh
lest in my lies you spot slight truth
let half-truths perish in their youth
© Copyright 2020 February 04
by Clyve A. Bowen♫
Published 5th Feb 2020
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5th Feb 2020 6:47pm
It was well written. I loved the imagery and emotion. Some of it was harder to read and some people have that same problem with my poetry. But the message was there. You have a way with words. It is just about putting those words into a certain order. I'm not an expert. I am learning too. But the feeling that truly matters.
5th Feb 2020 7:14pm
I am moved by your honesty and sincerity, Jordan. Thanks for finding some merit in my work, while admitting to aspects of inaccessibility.
Whereas the poet does not typically write for individual tastes or interpretations, I would like to explore the challenges you have found in this particular poem, with regard to "some of it" being "harder to read."
Just quote me the lines and I will give you my explanation. Perhaps by unraveling one example, you might gain insight into how to decipher others.
Don't let it sip; just get back to me and I will help.
Sincerely
cab
Whereas the poet does not typically write for individual tastes or interpretations, I would like to explore the challenges you have found in this particular poem, with regard to "some of it" being "harder to read."
Just quote me the lines and I will give you my explanation. Perhaps by unraveling one example, you might gain insight into how to decipher others.
Don't let it sip; just get back to me and I will help.
Sincerely
cab
5th Feb 2020 7:19pm
I mostly understood it. I write in metaphor and rhyme.
Who can we go to
When we are feeling blue
We take the glue
And try to piece it back to new.
I just didn't understand some of the words you said. I got the message though.
Who can we go to
When we are feeling blue
We take the glue
And try to piece it back to new.
I just didn't understand some of the words you said. I got the message though.
These are among the more difficult expressions, I suppose?
the guileless storm
truth is life's nemesis to lies
tonsorial unrest
beyond a fidelitous plain
faith's conscience sleuth
hold to my tongue your gallest myrrh
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If need be, I will still explain them, Jordan.
cab
the guileless storm
truth is life's nemesis to lies
tonsorial unrest
beyond a fidelitous plain
faith's conscience sleuth
hold to my tongue your gallest myrrh
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If need be, I will still explain them, Jordan.
cab
5th Feb 2020 8:10pm
"beyond a fidelitous plain":
Fidelity is trustworthiness or faithfulness. Truth operates on such a plain or in such an environment it; does not seek any gain beyond that sphere of operation.
"hold to my tongue your gallest myrrh":
Myrrh is a bitter herb. Gall is bitter. Gallest myrrh means that the bitterness is the worst kind of gall.
To force someone to taste such bitterness (to hold it to his tongue) is kind of wicked.
Simple, when you understand it, right?
cab
Fidelity is trustworthiness or faithfulness. Truth operates on such a plain or in such an environment it; does not seek any gain beyond that sphere of operation.
"hold to my tongue your gallest myrrh":
Myrrh is a bitter herb. Gall is bitter. Gallest myrrh means that the bitterness is the worst kind of gall.
To force someone to taste such bitterness (to hold it to his tongue) is kind of wicked.
Simple, when you understand it, right?
cab
5th Feb 2020 8:21pm
5th Feb 2020 8:51pm
Yeah but they never say hey don't u remember me always playing the role of a stranger. Fuck all that sneaky shit
Hey, Diz
What do you mean?
Let's talk about what's on your mind. Perhaps I could help?
cab
What do you mean?
Let's talk about what's on your mind. Perhaps I could help?
cab
7th Feb 2020 00:02am
cab even though you mostly write above my abilities I sure can feel you, this one is a must for the reading list!
