Poetry

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I rejoice greatly in hearing spoken truth,
Especially when it is heard from our youth;
There is no greater joy than our children,
Speaking the truth as a lighthouse beacon.
Hearing truth has always been our desire,
Knowing exactly how a story to transpire;
It's really important for our kids to speak,
Truthfully even if consequences are bleak;
Too often the truth is how you'll perceive,
All of the known facts just how you believe;
A misconception occurs if facts are missed,
And then the story can take on a new twist;
Maybe omitting facts make them look good,
Instead of guilt that all the facts would;
For once they have learn how to tell a lie,
They will find new ways to cheat and deny;
Then the path of darkness will their way,
Departing from God's trail they will stray;
We must inspire kids of future more bright,
Speaking truthful as a beacon of pure light.

Richard Newton Sherrer

Copyright 2004 Richard Newton Sherrer

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