Speaking Some Truth Poem by Alan Bruce Thompson

Speaking Some Truth

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Diplomacy I know is something I should find,
Because people don’t like it when I simply speak my mind.

I find it quite dishonest not to speak the truth,
To present the intermediate grey, as I was taught in my youth.

Even the worst news should be wrapped in perfume and flowers,
Instead of being direct in seconds, the dismissal should last hours.

To white lie to people is quite all right,
Must not offend, to upset is too impolite.

To swallow all of these lies is ruining my health,
I dare not even know the truth myself.

Thursday, March 12, 2015
Topic(s) of this poem: love
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Prabir Gayen 02 January 2019

Very beautiful poem with nice diction......

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Lyn Paul 13 March 2015

Wonderful words Alan. I too, have this extremely honest habit and have finally accepted that it is not so bad.

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Alan Bruce Thompson

Alan Bruce Thompson

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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