So many lives shattered
by a truthful word
best left unsaid
Families torn apart
when a vicious antagonist
attacks with a carefully placed fact
Sometimes the truth
should simply be left alone.
Author notes
Prompt: "Honesty is a good thing, but it is not profitable to its possessor unless it is kept under control." Don Marquis
A contest entry
- Quickie Contest in 35 words or less by carole21.
1100 points, ended April 24, 2008, 10 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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nice write for the prompt . . thanks for the entry
