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The truth is good to hear,
It could serve as a light,
To guide through even the densest of fogs.
Or it could be what keeps the world in peace,
What keeps the birds chirping,
And leads the flowers to bloom.
But when used incorrectly,
The truth can end up wounding,
Rather than healing.
I once believed the truth.
I believed it was the beacon of light
In the darkness of forests.
But now that I’ve seen deceit,
I figured,
I understand the world better now.
I understand that sometimes,
A lie is what keeps us going,
And the truth may slow us down.
People may not understand,
However,
They might think that the truth is the only good.
Or they might use lies to their advantage.
It doesn’t make sense,
But at the same time,
It does.
Not everyone may feel the same.
For so long,
I’ve believed in the light of truth,
That it was better than deceit.
I would get frustrated if I was lied to.
They would be angry if I wasn’t honest.
But among years of living,
I’ve come to a realization that we need a little freedom.
That we might say the truth,
But we’re drowning in anguish and agony.
After all, any truth can lead to despair.
I feel as if I’ve wasted my time,
Putting my love and trust into people that don’t care.
I’ve done all that I could to be happy,
To feel loved by all.
But after hearing truths for so long,
I feel as if I can’t handle it,
I need some deceit,
Some beautiful lies to keep me grounded.
Try all you want to change me,
But I’m not doing so.
I am going to stay as I am,
And you can decide if you wanna stay or go.
This world isn’t perfect,
And some wounds cannot be healed,
I just need a moment of peace,
Away from the truth.
I am aware of who I am,
But I’m good without your opinion.
I am my own light,
Even if it takes me through shadows.
I wish I had no expectations nor burdens at the time.
But I thought I could make it work.
Yet,
at the end of the day,
There is nothing left but coldness.