This I know to be true.

[OtherMan]

Whether you see the glass as half full or half empty… don’t you still want it fuckin’ full?

This I know to be true.

 

[hopeful_wife]

This I know to be true: while humans are capable of growth and change, most don't bother. When someone shows you who they are, believe them.

 

[Vitriolhack]

This I know to be true:

Most always take the easy way out!

 

[OtherMan]

So I’ve been writing these lil four line poems that end with a “true” statement… then @StillRain created this lovely thread (thank you!), and now I have a place to put them.

Hope y’all don’t mind, and if you do… well… I’m generally a harmless flake… pay no attention.

In four lines… can a Truth be told
that rhyme and meter such?
“Your reach is only near as bold…
as it is fearing touch.”

This I know to be true.

 

[OtherMan]

In two lines… can a Truth be told
that rhymed and metered such?
“That you are only and as old
as heart remaining much.”

This I know to be true.

 

[PandemicReader8]

My time management skills have failed me.

 

[Vitriolhack]

In two lines… can a Truth be told
that rhymed and metered such?
“That you are only and as old
as heart remaining much.”

This I know to be true.

This is as clear as my philosophy classes in college….

And I loved them!

 

[Vitriolhack]

This I know to be true, sadly from experience.

“Only the good die young!”

 

[Vitriolhack]

This I know to be true,

“it’s ok to slow down and think before jumping in.”

 

[OtherMan]

This is as clear as my philosophy classes in college….

I mean… ya! Why be clear when you can muddle it the fuck up AND be a pain-in-the-ass?

 

[OtherMan]

In two lines… can a Truth be loft
as rhyme and meter lies?
“No bed’s so comfy or as soft
as when alarm says rise.”

This I know to be true.

 

[Vitriolhack]

This I know to be true,

The brighter the star the shorter its life.

 

[PandemicReader8]

This I know to be true,

The louder that PR is screamed, and the more voices reciting it, the more desperately it's needed.

 

[OtherMan]

In two lines… can a Truth so squirm
in rhymed and metered words?
“If wriggle through this life as worm,
be wary of the birds.”

This I know to be true.

 

[Vitriolhack]

This I know to be true; One with no secrets, cannot be shamed by the revelation of them.

This I know to be true,

One who does not share secrets can deny all allegations!

 

[Nevyn_Black]

This I know to be true,

One who does not share secrets can deny all allegations!

This I know to be True: One cannot prove a negative.

 

[OtherMan]

This I know to be True: One cannot prove a negative

Yeah. But can you prove that?

S’up, Mr. Black.

 

[OtherMan]

In two lines… can a Truth be told
that rhymed and metered such?
“In them thar hills, there is some gold,
but you’ll need dirtied much.”

This I know to be true.

 

[JessGabriel]

My problem is that affection blinds me to certain things because I want to see the best in people. Most people do present the best version of themselves upfront and its easy to get stuck in a trap where you see possibility. Anyone else?

I think love doesnt need to be uncontitional, but if someone has your best intrests at heart you dont need to worry about those conditions.

^^^ THIS

 

[Vitriolhack]

This I know to be true,

He who lives the longest has the most birthdays!

 

[OtherMan]

In two lines… can a Truth be balled
as rhymed and metered that?
“A dog will simper, come when called…
but pussy is the cat?!”

This I know to be true.

 

[Vitriolhack]

In two lines… can a Truth be balled
as rhymed and metered that?
“A dog will simper, come when called…
but pussy is the cat?!”

This I know to be true.

This I know to be true,

“Pussy up” is stronger that “man up”

 

[StillRain]

My bestie said to me tonight “resentment is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die.”

This I know to be true.

 

[Vitriolhack]

My bestie said to me tonight “resentment is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die.”

This I know to be true.

In that case, better not let yourself sink into resentment for fear of succumbing to a poisonous death before the satisfaction of the other person’s end.

This I know to be “mostly” true!

 

[stressedsubject]

My bestie said to me tonight “resentment is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die.”

This I know to be true.

This is similar to something I also heard
"Pain is like carbon monoxide. Expressing it to the person who hurt you is like opening a vent. but, holding it will poison you."