Closer To The Truth

Closer To The Truth

In a world so huge
When was it ever easy?
In a world so fearful
When was it ever calm?
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All that happens
Always happened
News are old stories
Shaped in various forms
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Some see a colourful rainbow
Some see a misty fog
Many see black and white
Few see all
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Supporters of the norm
Beloved forever
Deviants from the norm
Condemned forever
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Everyone is different
Everyplace is different
Everything is different
Everytime is different
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In each age
Solutions are crudely updated
In each step
People grow stiffer
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Their knowledge dictates
How it is
What it is
Why it is
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Closer to the truth
Many hide
Closer to the truth
Little accept
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What is it?
The truth we seek
What is it?
The lies we condemn
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Many question motives
Without discovery nor presentation
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What they see
What they hear
All acknowledged
Based on desire
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In the end
What happens remains in our hands
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Solutions are best
When closer to the truth

         I realised overtime with past experiences that running away from the truth is only a natural response. What is the truth? It's a question I always ask myself. It's verifiable fact. I try not to look too much into over-saccharine optimism and associate this piece with the Biblical phrase "the truth will set you free."
         In a way, the truth can set you free from ignorance. It will not set you free from pain. That is why people tend to avoid it. People give into their emotions when faced with the truth. Especially if this truth, is undesirable on their part.
         The truth is always powerful. I don't necessarily embrace it and say it's the best thing known to mankind. It's often underappreciated and neglected. That can be a negative aspect, it can become destructive. It can tarnish self-empowerment and spirit. In fact, the truth can tarnish those things too. However, the damage is more often than not temporary.
         Facing a problematic truth is the first step in solving the problem. It also defines a person's character. It defines them as very brave, honest and true to their rationality and heart.