Poetry list
quid est veritas
the truth the mystery of this life
is veiled by mind and fragile flesh
we think and feel – our senses rife –
in moment’s joys alive and fresh
it’s never here and always there
enticing all beyond our reach
receive the gift in silent prayer
below the words and sounds that teach
each breath contains an endless span
we fall into the heart of love
no longer held in mortal plan
but owned and freed by light above
for all we touch is naught but dust
yet spirit sings and leaps in art
we dare and risk in faith and trust
reborn and held in heav’n bound start
so what is truth – it’s never mine
but lives and thrives in sharing dare
to give and cross self–interest’s line
that makes earth sweet with spirit’s air
the choice is ours until last breath
to live for self not others’ plight
and curse the love that lives through death
or keep the joy of faith alight
© Neil Thompson 2023