Truth isn’t that moment when you finally give in
and decide to conform to the rules

truth isn’t that moment when
it’s just too much trouble to chew through the restraints

(author of that gem unknown)

truth isn’t that moment
when you seek help to fix what makes you different

truth isn’t when you politely ignore
the repeated tweaks, shocks, and torments

your spouse or parent delivers
smiling and saying I love you as the cattle prod makes contact

truth isn’t pretending
there's no lion in the room as you step into its crap

truth isn’t a destructive fire
that runs amok across your life

truth is a flame
it burns steady and cool

the fire
in the lotus

truth’s fire heals
its touch a passionate balm.

I am the most sane person I know
crazy as I am.