Probity's Prize.

by ghosts in bloom   Jan 26, 2009


To dissect the truth behind a wholesome tongue,
Is to prolong an epiphany --- savory and strong.

It swells in the cheeks and waltzes along the teeth,
Until it reaches the center --- in a finale of relief.

Now standing on top of white rimmed ledge,
It jumps outside --- soaring over each dread.

Traveling beyond the sight of physical eyes,
Through fear and concern --- swiftly it flies.

Into tunnels of shadow where all else failed,
It curls up in corners --- prepared to prevail.

Nestled among dreams and old desires lost,
Compassionately it fights --- to win at all cost.

Courage is the seed of every smile one bears,
Setting hearts in motion --- forgetting despair.

And truth finds it's wings on the corners of lips,
When good intents meet --- within a firm grip.

Our honesty presses on even when we cannot,
Resurrecting the trust --- in lives we had forgot.

To dissect the truth behind a wholesome tongue,
Is to prolong an epiphany --- savory and strong.

January, 25th 2009
(c) Novalyn Grace RRL

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  • 15 years ago

    by The Prince

    Why don't we get lots of comments like the rest hey? xD
    I don't know why this hasn't even been commented on, God it blew me away! It was fantastic...
    The first stanza was so so striking and bitter, it was brilliant!

    'To dissect the truth behind a wholesome tongue,
    Is to prolong an epiphany --- savory and strong.'

    I loved the imagery in the first line, it reminded me of an operation and the sickening procedure of dissection, bringing back memories of science class :P
    I liked how the rhyme wasnt forced either, assonance works better in so many ways sometimes. 'prolong an epiphany', I don't even know how you came up with that, it's marvellous haha, I get this severe feeling of something being squandered here, love it. I also liked how you repeated this stanza at the end - it makes for a powerful finish, because repetition can be so good when used correctly!
    We all know how truth is the most important factor to our existence and this poem allows us to realise this.

    I don't know if it was your intention but

    'Nestled among dreams and old desires lost,
    Compassionately it fights --- to win at all cost'

    i get an intense feeling of hopelessness here, whilst it remains an optimistic sentiment, the last phrase, I got the image of honesty's war against indecency and lie and how lies thrive and honesty is becoming a lost virtue. Maybe I'm reading too much into this. Why this came second is because it opened my eyes, this comment is really just showing you my first impression of it. And any poem that opens my eyes without blunty reaching out and opening them haha, is a successful one, well done. I'm nominating this because people should read it.

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