To Know What Is True

[michaelgallatin]

Most people think
of knowledge as
something that's good.

But it can also be
a hard burden if you
do what you should.

For there may come a time
of learning what you
didn't ever want to know.

When the darkness
is perceived behind
this sad, crazy show.

Friends open up to us
because they know
we deeply care.

Yet then we must
act upon what
we've seen in there.

The ugly and sick
we all keep
locked deep down in.

It's now on
the surface and
so we call it sin.

And friends,
we're all sinners in
one way or another.

Yes, you, me and
each sister as well
as each brother.

There's no one but
Jesus next to
God on His throne.

And nobody is
blameless for the guilt
that they own.

But once eyes
are opened up
tough love comes to play.

And though we're
faulted too we
still say what we say.

Words that
are meant as
a harsh wake-up call.

Sure they come from
caring yet they
cause blood to fall.

Hoping friendship
will still last as
I speak to you.

Sometimes it's so
hard pal to know
what is true!

Michael "Hoping For The Best" Gallatin

[rrw]

Nice, Mike, I really like the direction you went... Knowledge was the great sin that got ol Adam and Eve kicked out into the world... nice how you blend the freeing and the enslavement of man once he/she acquires knowledge.

[michaelgallatin]

Jan 27, 2012 1:39:32 GMT -5 rrw said:

Nice, Mike, I really like the direction you went... Knowledge was the great sin that got ol Adam and Eve kicked out into the world... nice how you blend the freeing and the enslavement of man once he/she acquires knowledge.

Thanks but I wasn't in reality thinking of anything so deep or large as that. I was merely reflecting again upon a close, sad and very personal issue that involves a friend's marital situation. Still I'm happy that you found such a profound meaning in my simple poem!

Namaste,
Mike

[purplespirit]

Dear Friend, I know the source for this poem and I think this is the most precious token of friendship you could offer to your friend. Your expressed thoughts and care are showing so clearly and they lead to ponder about everything in regards of relationship. It will surely be received by your friend with grateful heart. Ulla xx

[michaelgallatin]

Jan 28, 2012 13:35:12 GMT -5 purplespirit said:

Dear Friend, I know the source for this poem and I think this is the most precious token of friendship you could offer to your friend. Your expressed thoughts and care are showing so clearly and they lead to ponder about everything in regards of relationship. It will surely be received by your friend with grateful heart. Ulla xx

Let's hope so because I left this for Sam in my last call on his phone. He's said after several calls he would get back to me but he hasn't yet. That is totally out of character for him. So, it appears he's obviously hurting since his wife did leave. He may in part blame my wife and I. And he's too hurt, mad, ashamed, unhealed and/or stubborn to talk as yet. I continue to wait.

Thanks for understanding,
Mike