True words
are unsinkable
they rise to the top
like oil on the surface.
The rocks you tied to them
never enough weight to drown
what you didn’t want shared, temporarily
kept hidden under your tongue.
True words will escape, eventually
Your enclosed truth
held hostage by fear
wants to fly.
Let it.
© Alicia Grimshaw 2017 Photo courtesy of Pixabay
Inspired by Monday Mantras and the word MANTRA -The literal Chinese translation of the word mantra is “true words.” Seek your truth and let this unique manta guide you through the week. Mine is “Trust the journey.”
flashlight batteries - Ali Grimshaw 
Very powerful, especially the last stanza. It’s a poem that tells the truth about truth!
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Thank for this. I am honored by your feedback. Make it a great day.
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True words
are unsinkable
they rise to the top
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Kirsten, I always appreciate your reflection. Thank you.
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I can hear you say the words. It is the finest thing I have ever heard.
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This means so much to me. Thank you.
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“Your enclosed truth
held hostage by fear…”
How often this holds true. Thank you, dear Ali.
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Excellent!
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Thank you.
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You’re welcome.
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