Truth Serum

You’ve come into possession of one vial of truth serum.  Who would you give it to
(with the person’s consent, of course) – and what questions would you ask?

Always say the truth they said
‘I swear’  was my anchor
But can truth be extracted through fear
Or administering a serum?

Will you tell the truth
If a lie could save a life?
Or tell your kid that Santa is a farce
And ruin his Christmas dreams?

There are no gags, no chains
All an illusion of the mind
Bondage is only ignorance
The truth will set you free

Like a free bird
Let us shed our inhibitions and fears
And rise like a phoenix from the ashes
Every time we fall

The truth is not a diktat
A decree etched in stone
Listen to the sweet song
Of your inner voice

© copyright skm, 1^st October 2014

Other interesting posts in this category:
1) http://emo1956.wordpress.com/2014/09/30/the-truth-will-set-you-free/
2) http://tombalistreri.wordpress.com/2014/09/30/you-cant-handle-the-truth/
3) http://iamj0ann.com/2014/09/30/b101-truth-serum/
4) http://theempathyqueen.wordpress.com/2014/09/30/the-truth-is-not-only-words-but-experience-daily-post/
5) http://msbstories.wordpress.com/2014/09/30/consent-and-truth-serum-dont-mix/
6) http://angloswiss-chronicles.com/2014/09/30/daily-prompt-truth-serum-the-truth-always-hurts/
7) http://yzhengblog.wordpress.com/2014/09/30/if-i-have-a-vial-of-truth-serum/
8) http://bhalsop.wordpress.com/2014/09/30/daily-prompt-truth-serum/
9) http://tnkerr.wordpress.com/2014/09/30/daily-prompt-truth-serum/
10) http://lindaswritingblog.wordpress.com/2014/09/30/the-whole-truth/

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As you sow so shall you reap

Sow a seed in fertile soil
Nurture it with care
And watch the plant grow
All life starts from a seed
Tender and fragile
The seed is the source of ife

Sow the thoughts of love in your mind
Directed to a higher ideal
And let not greed, anger and jealousy
Defile this sacred chamber
Widen your vision
From family to community
From nation to the world

Sow the habit of perseverance
Focussing on the task at hand
And let not obstacles
Digress you from your goal
Offer your work to that ideal
Accepting the fruits of labour with love

Sow the values of truth and honesty
In every sphere of your life
And let not greed
Stray you from your steadfast beliefs
As you sow
So shall you reap

© copyright skm, 10th July, 2011

A Leader

A leader lives a  life of purpose
Working from dawn to dusk
Serving the community
Living steadfast to ideals

Empowering the populace
Bringing education to them
A leader awakens the masses to
Truth,  courage and love

A leader  serves the needy
Cares for  the orphan
Feeds the hungry and
Clothes the destitute

Breaking  bonds of slavery
Ending years of servitude,
A leader frees society from
Fear,poverty and illusion

A leader leaves a legacy
By bringing lasting change
Knowledge breaks caged walls
A nation wakes up to freedom

© copyright skm, 6th July, 2011

True beauty

( http://promisingpoetscafe.wordpress.com/2011/07/31/the-perfect-poet-award-for-week-49/)

A pure mind
Discerning and dissecting
Living in a world of forms and shapes
Still revels in the true essence
Beauty in truth

When beyond mere looks
Your presence enlivens
Brings meaning to my life
A feeling  unexplained
Beauty in love

A child at play
Looking, touching, querying
Lost
In wonder
Beauty in innocence

The artist looks at his canvas
And it becomes his world
Everything else turns to nought
A flourish of colours and strokes
Lost in creation
Beauty in work

This universe infinite
Defying all imagination
All we can do is surrender
In awe, In admiration
Praying for inspiration
Beauty in devotion

© copyright skm, 21st May, 2011

Courage

When you are in the middle of critics
And not a  single soul believes you
When the whole world thinks you are a liar
Can you stand up for the truth?

When failure stares at you
When anguish, sorrow and pain confront you
When storms tear you asunder
Do you still follow your dream?

When there is a steep mountain to climb
And your legs are weak and tired
When the slope is slippery and arduous
Do you lose sight of your goal?

When this body is shrieking in agony
And the final moment nears
When the last breath is seeping out
Can you smile and face death?

Courage is not bravado
You don’t have to shout and roar
It is that little voice within you
That constantly guides you

© copyright skm,  April 21st, 2011