Truth Stings Poem by Jonathan Goldman a.k.a JGthepoet

We are taught by our Parents
To tell the Truth and not Lie,
But why do we often hide it?
Please do tell me why.

We want to speak Truthfully,
Honest! ~ we do! ~
But, to spare your feelings,
‘White Lies’ we tell too.

It’s not that we’re dishonest,
Or that we’ve forgot
How it feels to be lied to,
But do we care a jot?

Why say what we don’t mean?
Why tell a ‘White Lie’?
Better speak the Truth,
And be Honest ~ say I.

I’d rather hear the Truth,
If for a moment it stings,
Than not to believe
What your Word to me brings.

© Yisroel Yonatan Goldman [JGthepoet] - 5 February 2006