Telling half-truths is human; there are things that we will keep from people for credible reasons. But a lie is a lie - one may be doing so by omitting the truth.
As a teacher of teens, I find extracting the truth from them (usually about homework) a challenge. It requires clear communication, objectivity, probing when necessary and being direct.
The two-faced Roman deity, Janus, is a perfect symbol of someone who tells half-truths. And we know how to relate to him.
Enjoy these free verses.
Janus
Clear face overshadowed
By form distorted
Unclear
Embraced
Janus
His real words flow
When we speak
Directly
To his
Lightened Lips
Janus
Words are clear
When we ask
For them
Prongs erect
Janus
His words are clear
When we are
Ourselves.
About the Creator
Michelle Liew
Hi, i am an English Language teacher cum freelance writer with a taste for pets, prose and poetry. When I'm not writing my heart out, I'm playing with my three dogs, Zorra, Cloudy and Snowball.
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Comments (2)
Excellent words and a great deity to use to illustrate them
"His words are clear when we are ourselves". Loved that part the most!