Truth, a trio of haiku
by Erika Mehlhaff
Unveiled Truth, distinct
Full and empty all at once
That which makes us whole
Unveiled Truth, entire
Amends the insufficient
Makes us better men
Unveiled Truth, perfect
Unmitigated guidance
Bold reality
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There is no film of any kind, nor spoken word nor song, that can unveil the Truth like the written word. Whether as fiction or nonfiction, prose or poetry, Truth written in earnest spills forth as clearly and completely as the ink from that which would transcribe it.
The written word allows us to process Truth within ourselves, and then apply it in our lives. It is then that we are faced with the choice of what to do in the name of that Truth. It is then that we are challenged to do right, even when it would be easier to do otherwise. It is then that we are challenged to be bolder, brighter, better men.
Truth is what guides us all, in some way or another. Truth, often obscured by the universe, is our bold reality. Do you recognize the Truth?
I recognize the Truth in every person I love and who loves me. I recognize it in the beauty and peace of blue skies painted with watercolor clouds; and I see it in the thousands of shades of green in the leaves of the trees and flowers growing in front of me. The Truth, however, is not always as pretty as this. And sometimes it is painful. And sometimes it cannot be understood. But I look to God, and pray that His Plan rules out over the pain and hatred in the world. I know it will...because God is the ultimate Truth.
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