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“Truth without love is brutality,
and love without truth is hypocrisy.”
— Warren W. Wiersbe
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Why would lovers wear masks,
if not to deceive?
Truth is freedom, freedom is truth.
These are not abstract concepts.
If I pledge you my love, I pledge you my absolute truth.
I stand naked before you
with my flaws, imperfections,
indiscretions.
I beg of you
accept this humble servant
who is not worthy
but, who will give his life
to protect you and your honor.
Everything else can be taken away,
this is all I have to give.
Love me for me,
or leave me.
Let me love you
for you,
not for the mask
you choose to face the world.
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Dennis Cardiff 
Loved your post. I’d be delighted if you check out mine on a similar topic- http://himanaya.com/2019/02/14/are-we-all-racist-and-discrimnatory-in-some-way-or-the-other/
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Such a beautiful poem. Showing who you are deep inside is one of the hardest things a person can do in my opinion.
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I agree, it took me a long time to let go of my insecurity and fear to let love assert itself. A similar sentiment is expressed in your poem Let Go. I enjoy your blog very much and will return often. ~ Dennis
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Hi Dennis. This is a great poem and really expresses something I believe in, the importance of truth to love. Thank you for following my blog and liking my posts. I look forward to reading more of yours.
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Thanks Michael, for years I have been trying to simplify my life while still remaining open. Loving unconditionally leads to truth and leaves pretense behind. I enjoy reading your poetry very much. I will return often.
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Perfect in every way…..really resonates with me. Thank you for sharing. 🌻
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Thank you so much. I love your poem The Drain, it is the way I feel sometimes when I’m agitated and the words just have to come out, as they did in Mask.
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Thank you for writing about my highest value – truth. And isn’t the truth, always, more loving than any alternative? 😉
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Thanks for your comment, Jane. Truth certainly simplifies life. I agree, it is more loving than any alternative.
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Reblogged this on OLÚSÈYÍ and commented:
Superb.
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Thanks for reblogging my post. It is much appreciated.
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Thank you for following my blog.
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Hi Jennifer, I enjoy your blog very much starting with your post Infidelity. I will return often.
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Reblogged this on Rite 2 Scribe and commented:
Dennis Cardiff poet and author of Gotta Find a Home – Conversations with Street People
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Hi Jim, thanks for reblogging my post. It is much appreciated.
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Beautiful and profound. Thanks for sharing it!
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Thank you, Veronica.
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Beautiful words – beautifully written. I like the quote and the art work too.
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Hi Claire, thanks for your kind words. I’ll post the source of the image.
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Wow…that hit me right in the chest!
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Hi Martha, thanks for your kind words. I loved your post Beams in Place. We built a small cabin on a lake. It was heavy work, but gave us a great sense of satisfaction when it was finished.
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There is always that sense of satisfaction when you’ve completed something you’ve worked really hard on.
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Beautiful thoughts and quote. I hope you are well.
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Thanks for your kind words. I am well, just busy. It’s always refreshing to see your comments.
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Dennis such true words…honesty, truth, love and friendship, they all go well together.
It’s good to see you after such a long time.
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Yes, it frees the soul. I’m glad to be back.
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no real words….just 🙂
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Thanks Stormy, it gladdens my heart to see your face again. No words are needed. ~ Dennis
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Beautiful Dennis. And a truth more lovely cannot be found. Much of my healing stands within that journey, to find that truth that is built on the integrity of the love within. Namaste
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Thanks Mark, that’s exactly what I was striving for, the freedom of truth. Namaste
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Oh Dennis that is beautiful, you and your poetry been missed, all the best for Christmas and the New Year
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Hi Fredy, Thanks, so much, for your kind words. All the best for the holiday season.
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Beautifully written…
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Thank you, Robert.
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