Original DDE™ surreal art: “Being Right Is Lonely” by: rob kistner © 1/10/25
Once my truth was my only guide
a rigid compass of steadfast pride
my wisdom I wielded like a spear
to vanquish doubt — settle my fear
in every debate I sought to prove
that my rightness surely would move
your beating heart to my love train
fallacies squelched — truth maintained
to prove correct was my ironclad creed
the flawless path for love to succeed
now I see my flaw in final glance
the hollow triumph of circumstance
my being right did break our bond
a bridge destroyed – a faith undone
the truth is cold — barren of care
its sharp precision a lethal rapier
to listen — to feel — truly connect
outweighs the pride of being correct
my insistent being right proved my fallacy
your tender heart now ironclad shut to me
Original DDE™ surreal art: “Lover’s Accusation”
by: rob kistner © 1/10/25
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rob kistner © 1/10/25
Poetry at: dVerse
Nice one
Happy New Year
Much love…
Happy New Year to you my friend… ?????????????????????
Nice palinode. I think sometimes we are stubborn with our own truths.
…as a bulldog Di… 🙂
Some lessons come too late in life, way too late to turn things around. [I have learned the hard way.] As always, your poetry entertains and it teaches. The art is divine!
Yes Helen, I know all too well my friend. I am pleased you enjoyed this, thank you… 🙂