Fifty Shades of Truth: A Poem

A good poem. I did not realize you were still writing here.

A beautiful poem and one asking questions of the best of us. Well written and to the point. This thing called Hope. Such a joy to dream. Helps me to envision, to look further; to soar ...

Much peace.

Hi, Kar'n,

Found this page in my comments box. Looks like you are back at HubPages. Any new books coming out for us? I sure hope so! Best always.

Oh Leslie - so great to see you! A breath of fresh air returns to HP. Do you have any idea how much you are missed? I'm sure you don't. Your gift for writing poetry is inspiring. A brilliant mind. You're awesome. Hugs, Audrey

Excellent poetry!

Another cryptic masterpiece Leslie, well done.

Graham.

this is very compelling and graced with so much didactic outpourings meant to educate the mind.

"To her face you pledge your Love - in her back you plunge your knife!"

you nailed it here cos many are swimming in this water of slavery.

good job!

Hi Leslie. You certainly have a grasp of real life here. You have been very busy of late I know. More power to your elbow as they say.

Graham.

Still smiling! Hugs to you!

Karen ! So I just read this again , I'm glad I did because I always catch new meanings in re reading , just like watching an old movie over again , there's always something you missed ! It would be soo interesting to meet U and listen to you talk , That's my way of connecting ! You have such a depth of soul , I can tell !...Your bud Ed { Oh and I pushed all the buttons again }

Nice to meet you too. I have seen your comments on numerous other hubs, but never actually interacted with you. Ok, will visit your website as suggested.

This is the first of your poems/hubs I have read, but I am impressed. I love true rhyming poetry and this did theat so well. Of course the message is clear and I love that as well. What's the point of poetry if no-one can understand the message. Well done. Voted up.

You are so clear minded with your messages through your poetry. Once again, I admire your work and am in awe. Well said, Leslie. UP/A and shared!

Hi Leslie, amazing poem and title! I have missed your poetry. :)

And here I am again!! I needed a smile today!

Interesting that this one makes it way around on inauguration day---always an interesting message in your work Leslie--

Ah, the beauty, and rarity, of a true leader! And in a public that knows the difference between truth and a heaping pile of BS!

Sharing in honor of inauguration day - Was a true leader of the American people sworn in? The next four years will tell.

lol. Hammer Poetry? Perfect!

All thumbs up or shall I say congrat's alone, not sure which one to place as I sit on my false conceited weakly structured digital thrown.

Your words are congruent to that of a device known as a laser slicer, Leslie you can see through the false and radiate truth without being called an old miser.

Oh and I also sense that your poetry has over time gotten much more wiser. Powerful stuff here to break through the falseness in leadership, and to pin point that scars of false follower-ship too.

Thumbs up once again (Oh how repetitive right! LOL) and you know the drill thereafter.

Nicely written and your poems rhyme schemes are superb as well as oh so truthful.

Well I was thinking maybe borrow Wonder woman's lasso of truth and make everyone tell the truth and dodge silver bullets with my wrist bands! lol Nice hub! :)

Leslie I love how you care of everyone.. this poem is so true.. and it only gets worse.... you write with truth and love and I appreciate you so much

many blessings

Debbie

sharing

Voted up! What a great perspective you have on your poem! I loved every word of it! thankyou!

I agree with you 100%....keep those comments coming. We need the help of our friends and allies to save us from the dangers within. ~WB

Absolutely, unequivocally.....AWESOME! This is the first bit of poetry which hits our current political situation in this country headlong. We are a nation devoid of leadership and few offering their services have any clue, or for that matter, true desire to lead us in a fashion which will result in something which is better for the nation as a whole. There is much that WE as a country cannot afford today yet we do not have leaders who have the spine or the inclination to take care of the nation's business because they are far too busy lining their own pockets. How dare a Congressman or Senator harangue a corporate CEO for his high income when they are sitting on their fat asses knocking down six-figures while they steal us blind or trade our tax dollars to entitlements in the name of gaining a voting edge to remain in office on the public dole. Washington needs to be cleaned out and then fumigated before we repopulate it. Thanks for sharing this excellent work! ~WB

Leslie, what does "namaste" mean?

You are a very brave woman, and so willing to speak truth, no matter how it comes out... I applaud that in you, and this hub!!

Great stuff

Laurinzo

Leslie, what a truthful poem. Just about everyone you encounter these days, has a line of shit to offer. It sad, but true. Every now and then you come across "true" souls. It's those we need to hang onto (and can probably count on one hand!)

Oftentimes people are afraid to "talk truth" because they fear insulting others. While we have yet another group who lie as a means of survival, out of selfishness and so many more reasons. It takes courage to speak the truth and to know you stand alone (but it will be what you stand for).

The most important truth here, be who you are meant to be, never a follower, particularly of one who is unworthy of being followed.

Excellent mind stimulator. Voted quite interesting!

Nice words,beautifully decorated poem.liked it and shared

Really inspiring poetry! when i look at the title i remember the new best selling book, 50 shades of grey? sounds so similar!

Great poetry , voted up and shared :)

powerful words, here Leslie. Love your anti-BS sentiments. Strips through hypocrisy like an acid wash. Beautifully written. well done.

I love the way you write and what you write. Yo have given me lots to think about. Voted up, interesting and awesome!

Wow, interesting and strong! It flowed well and delivered in message. Well done, I enjoyed the read and am looking forward to reading more and following.

two of my greatest heroes with the best BS detectors around - you my dear Leslie and the Man with no pants. (you know Jim, don't you?)

lake erie time 12:15am sending you warmest wishes as always

Opposites attract but they seldom stay together. As it is the similarities and compatibilities that will ultimately bind two together.

I know I have responded previously, but perhaps my friend I need to write one more thing. I am always amazed how two people theoretically fall in love with each other because of their little quirks and mannerisms. However, once a relationship starts to flourish, the same things that drew each party together become the issues that begin to bug the other person and then they want to change their partner. It never has made sense to me. Does this make sense to you Luci?

Hates my typos.. should be *They are 'WITH' this kind of man for a reason.*

Yes, I do know where you are going with this Leslie... "Why do these men get married in the first place as the vows they recited were only words without meaning." is the phrase that really ircked my ass... Knowing that these men are some of the most committed and commitment minded people there are.. Because they do deal in truth, and understand its value like few others ever will.. Their loyalty is unimaginable to most.. And they create reasons in which to insure the same level of loyalty in return.. Sure, their interests are deemed by society as being unacceptable.. But ask their partners.. They are will this kind of man for a reason.. A reason that again, few will ever be able to truly understand.

Suspecting that I may still be the only one who truly understands the depth of the 'foundation' here... *GRINS*

Sometimes I wish I could be more vocal about my thoughts that really want to come out... Damn censors have got me all freaked out now.

Yet?, my eyes speak volumes... & nobody here can see those either... grrrrr!... I hate political correctness at the cost of truth.

Hi Leslie

"Wooing many others, while at home you have a wife,

To her face you pledge your love - in her back you plunge your knife!"

Amazing imagery. Why do these men get married in the first place as the vows they recited were only words without meaning.

Voted up and away

Enjoy your weekend. :)

Now why don't you run for prez? I will be your Veep ! We will corrupt each other to no end !lol........:-}

I love it when I relate to a writing so 'intimately'...

But then again, you figured me out right away.

So this piece is of no surprise.

*smiles* Up & Awesome!

I don't know whether to say Rock-On or huh? Both maybe one from the right the other the left and meet in the middle to decide. Man, I reread it and got something different. Maybe it is the adds below saying 300 calories never tasted so good and barrel aged brewing is suppose to be temptation. Oh never mind. Another great hub complimenting the beginning of the journey, back I go.

tim

I'm a little confused, perhaps because I'm new to your work (having read only this one poem!) All I meant is that Poetry is a fusion of form and content into a new aesthetic entity where neither can be separated from the other. Sort of like -- you wouldn't play a Strauss waltz with a bluegrass fiddle. I was just wondering what your thoughts were about the form and content of this particular poem, that's all.

Good stuff Karn - timely reminders to us all of the insights needed to get this very shaky Ship of Earth back on an even keel. I'm not exactly sure that the regularity of the verse form is the best possible marriage to the thought, but I need to mull that over further. Great piece! Thank you.

Wow! So powerful and succulent. Excellent work. Is there a deeper truth as relevant today? I think not.

Voted up and awesome. You go Leslie and give 'em hell. This is super. Passing it on.

Hi my friend, one thing for sure is I'm never let down when reading your poems they are insightful and have a message that gets one thinking . Well done !

Vote up and more !!!

I had to ask myself "Is this realy Leslie speaking and writing here?" That simply means you outdid yourself with this one. Up, up there.

Exactly, its like choosing the lesser of two evils. Great, and now I get to choose which BS to swallow too?! I love your poems =)

Wow, you hit the nail on the head with this hub! Really strong piece, you have here! vote up!!

The truth is always the truth and can stand by itself in light and face all testing.

Voted up, awesome and interesting. I don't know how you do it, but you pull off an avalanche of words and thoughts that bury me in mind boggling wonder. First I thought you were referring to the president...then I thought you were talking about Elliot Spitzer (kidding) and finally, I'm left thinking you are addressing all fakes, frauds and adulterers. One of these days I am going to catch onto this poetry stuff.

Your word is your bond... if only we still lived in that world. Maybe we never did. Another excellent thought filled writing.

Another mind blowing piece of Karn.. voted Up !

on it.