The Bittersweet Truth

The Bittersweet Truth is a raw and tender reflection on silent struggles, hidden feelings, and the quiet strength it takes to endure when words fail.

the devil could not corrupt me,

so he cursed me with thought.
i feel everything�"
yet speak nothing.
a kind heart
in a fragile soul.
my silence is no peace�"
it is a cage.
poems bleed quietly
between the cracks of my silence.
sermons in my skull
no ear will ever hear.
truth stares back in the mirror,
and still�"I endure.

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

hello!
You speak of the hidden truth and i feel that my myself sometimes, nobody can hear my inner struggles, they are trapped inside….even our writing remains in our skull…..”Poems bleed quietly”…..a very well written piece on the agony of silence….Warmly
B🌷🌷🌷🌷

[poetic swan]

Thank you so much for your kind words. It means a lot to know the poem spoke to you. Silence can be heavy, but writing helps carry it—and sharing makes it lighter. I’m grateful our thoughts connected through these quiet lines.

[Betty Hermelee]

You are very welcome!!
Warmly, B

[Ayesha Faiz]

This is hauntingly beautiful—each line reveals a deep struggle between feeling and silence. “Poems bleed quietly” and “sermons in my skull” are especially striking. Quiet, yet full of power.

[Soul's whispers]

Loved the poem very much. I relate to it. Sometimes these nonstop thoughts can be really painful and haunting. Poetry, novels these helps a lot to forget them.

[poetic swan]

Thank you so much! I’m really glad the poem spoke to you. I completely agree—writing and reading can be such powerful ways to cope with those overwhelming thoughts. It’s comforting to know we’re not alone in feeling this way.

[Soul's whispers]

Absolutely! I am glad we cam connect through writing - it's one of the most beautiful ways to understand each other. Looking forward to reading more of you work!