What is True?

I know what I have to say speaks volumes

There is depth to my thought

I wish people understood the magnitude

of the empathy I've got

I think what I have to say matters

I believe it brushes on profound

I put truth into my words

and I spread that truth around

If I ever had something to say

its now more than ever

What I see I believe

what I think is just whatever

Whatever it is, it is

whatever it isn't, so be it

Call it what you want to

I'll call it like I see it

Understand I mean no disrespect

I only mean to keep it real

If ever I am wrong

I've only spoke of how I feel

What I see as the truth

is only truth to me

You may agree or disagree

Still, I only think for me

What is true and whats a lie

may never be truly known

Keep that in mind and you'll find

Truth is to each its own

Reviews

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

What powerful poignancy in this piece. I always respect a writer who is willing to bare it all on the page; like me or don't like me, I'm going to say what I think, share what I feel. This is the true nature of art. We create for ourselves, and if we are able to touch people in the process, that is all the better. I love the last 4 lines of this piece...they speak the loudest for me. Well done.

[jinxxnij]

You are so bad a*s! I wish I could write half as good as you. What you say always speaks volumes to me.

[Elle Thompson]

this is incredibly boring, it reads like a string of cliches with no real purpose or point. The meter isn't even completely consistent.

[Victoria PoetryBunny]

A truly thoughtful piece. Nice one. Not much I know to say about this piece, it leaves me thinking, but in a good way. Enjoyed.

[Robin]

This is a very nice piece. Can't wait to read more of your poetry.

[Pete Langley]

I love the honesty of your piece, Keely Jane, but I worry how loud you protest, because as an old man, I know that deep conviction that you are right - or right to be wrong - though necessary for self-esteem, can be a stumbling block to learning. The older I get, the less I know. Doubt is good. Try it. P.

[Jack...]

Very nice once again and that is the truth.

[Hester Vane]

A very thought provoking piece with great wisdom in the words you have chosen. Great job.

[Rita L. Sev]

Keep speaking, and writing, how you feel! Great piece.

[kublakhan27]

This certainly sounds like the plight of a writer, a poet in particular...for whatever reason, poets must fight harder for respect than writers of any other form...I like how you've truly spoken from the heart here, and needless to say, I'm sure there are many in these parts that can relate :)