This post has been published by me as a part of the Blog-a-Ton 37; the thirty-seventh edition of the online marathon of Bloggers; where we decide and we write. To be part of the next edition, visit and start following Blog-a-Ton. The theme for the month is “Truth is stranger than fiction”
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Is truth absolute or relative ?
Is truth what you hear or what you see?
Truth alters with time , metamorphoses through minds
TRUTH ; it’s in the very trice…
FICTION ; I cut it slice by slice…
I state my past as facts,as truth ,but future floats as a fiction,
truth reins me , I restrain the fiction,
but fiction should make sense ,means truth can be nonsensical
or is it so paradoxical?
FICTION : I mold it as per my comfort
I hold it ,erase it, shipshape it~~ till my hoggish heart surfeits,
till my overtaxed reflexes, relaxes,
It’s like a twilight that enhances every junction,
it’s my creation with core conviction
TRUTH: I tried to mold it ,manipulate it,
but it outshone with poise,
it tunneled through and through,
I had obstinately no choice..
Truth is in the mother -child bond,
It’s in the scare of being forlorn..
Truth could be found in the gleam of the little girl’s eyes
When she holds tightly her favorite toys..
It disencumbers , sets me free,
I close my eyes , still I can see..
Truth is self -sustained ,no pillars,no foundation
it’s beyond words ,hitherto has no description
TRUTH really is strange , stranger than FICTION…..
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ODIzzEY 
Superb!! So very well defined…dissecting it layer by layer…truth is one whil fictions are many. Loved the way you have put verses for all the three themes!!! A winner…ATB for BAT. I hv a lot to learn from u for penning poetry!!:)
Whoa!! you just made my day ,gal..I was in a bit of dilemma before posting it ..but you removed all my inhibitions..Thanks a ton for such an enthusiastic feedback ..
hey you yoursef are a wonderful writer…and I guess learning is an ongoing process for each one of us..so thanks u dear…** hugs**
Profound!!! I am reading it again nd again!!!!
Akila,you are such a sweetheart…Thank you ..glad that you are loving reading it again and again.. 🙂
Will be revisiting this piece again and again. Such a complex piece, beautifully handled.
The pleasure is all mine, thecheesewolf..I am gratified with your words..keep visiting 🙂
” Truth is self -sustained ,no pillars,no foundation”–whoa! So well defined…a beautiful presentation!Loved this poem, odyzz:)))))
I had been eager to read your feedback ,Di..and was elated to know that you liked my attempt ..Thanks a lotttt for your appreciating words ..you know they are much awaited and treasured..Love u …love u..
It is indeed. As I often say: there’s only one truth – there isn’t one.
Thanks for your valuable words ,Anthony..keep dropping by.. 🙂
truth can be a very hard concept to wrap your head around…what is true for one may not be true to another…and so it can seem relative…if i deny truth even with evidence, does it make it untrue…and thus truth is subjective? really an interesting psychological debate i could get out of this…smiles.
Hey Brian,your smiles at the end of the feedback always makes me smile..Thank you so much for a deep insight into my thought..Glad you found it interesting..keep visiting 🙂
most def…good to see you at dverse tonight as well…hope the week is going well. smiles.
Interesting piece. I really like it. I like seeing truth and fiction in side by side.
Welcome to my space jessica…many thanks for appreciating my effort..keep dropping by..:)
agree with thecheesewolf.. this poem so carefully layered – begs to be read again and again 🙂
Welcome to my blog ,Pearl..I am glad that you liked the poem…thanks a ton.. 🙂 keep visiting..
very impressive. well said.
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Welcome little Rat…Thanks a lot for your uplifting words..keep visiting. 🙂
Lovely lines about truth and fiction..
Truth is in the mother- child bond…
The little girl holding her toys… Absolutely…
Waiting for the feedback on my attempt too. 🙂
Welcome manjulika… thank you for your lovely feedback..keep dropping by..:)
I have shared my thoughts on your post..it had a beautiful message..
‘ I state my past as facts,as truth ,but future floats as a fiction,’ , Those lines are incredible ! Have never thought of life that way until i read this piece . . Brilliant effort 🙂
feedback from a prolific writer like you is always awaited..your words ,your presence here means a lot to me..many thanks..keep sharing your thoughts,,:)
Thought provoking and detailed analysis here. Well penned.
Ahaa!! Mary,glad that you liked my effort..Still need to learn a lot from you…thanks for dropping by..keep stepping in here..:)
Lot of facts about truth and fiction presented in a poetic way! Brilliant piece!
Thanks a lot Valli…good to see you here after a long time…Would love to see more of you on these pages.. 🙂
Wow – You must be the only blogger on BATOM to have deciphered the Truth- Fiction phrase this way. Awesome take.
I thought of the various takes this phrase can have – but this one never came to my mind – Enlightened to be here.
Welcome to Odizzey ,Viyoma..I am really happy that you found my work worth reading ..You know something, my moronic mind could not think of anything except this poem on this phrase..I am glad you liked it..Thanks a ton for such a wonderful feedback..keep dropping by 🙂
Wow! So many layers, so many truths about truth and fiction about fiction..
A very deep, very complex write, one that needs to be read and re-read to fully grasp its full meaning.
Best of luck for BAT!
Mixi (My BAT entry)
Hey Mixi..thanks a bunch for your encouraging words..your comments are always cherished..keep sharing your thoughts..
nicely woven…very well defined 🙂
ATB for BAT
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Thank you, Karan for your visit and comment..
choice of words is worth the envy. I am spellbound at the poet in you. Kudos.
Thanks a lot marriagebooklin..keep dropping by. 🙂
Very well written! It sent me pondering about truth and fiction. I especially love this line, “Truth could be found in the gleam of the little girl’s eyes.”
Little children only know the truth and whatever they see, they take it as truth. As they grow older, fiction starts to blend into their mind.
Aha!! Zunnur, how have you been? It’s been a long long time ..hope you hectic schedules are over now..you have truly captured the essence there..Thanks a lot for your inspiring words..hope to see more of you on these pages… 🙂
You have written a very profound dissertation on truth & fiction.I too read it twice to gain the full import.So many lines have caught my fancy.Never thought so deeply about the duo!!
Your words of appreciation means a lot to me ,Indu Di..I am glad you found it absorbing…I shall look forward for more words of wisdom from your side..keep stopping by.. 🙂
Profound lines, each line is perfectly carved… Fabulous write-up Odyzz!! will end up coming back to read this verse many times 🙂
Many thanks for fetching out some time from your hectic schedule and leaving such inspiring words ..your feedback give me a positive push each time I go through it…You are so kind hearted ,gal…keep visiting 🙂
I think we weave fiction as a means of discovering/revealing truth. Nicely done.
Wow!! yet another perspective ..This is the beauty of blogging…Welcome to Odizzey and thanks a ton for your valuable insight…keep stopping by 🙂
Words played well to contrive a truly intellectual poem! I reiterate what I said you when I last visited your blog: You are a master-player of words!
All the best dude.
Here’s my entry
You have a sharp memory ,boss…Great..!! Thanks a lot for your words of appreciation.I am gratified. but I still need to learn a lot , a lot..keep visiting 🙂
Wow! Two in one huh? Now that was magnificent
Welcome to my space ,Suresh Sir..hmm..Two in one idea was magnificent or the poem ?? Thanks a lot for the WOW feedback..It means a lot to me..keep stopping by 🙂
Managing both in one lovely poem was 🙂
First time I read….everything went over my head ….then I took a pause and re-read the whole thing again. its very nice and has lot of depth…. i’m bit tired praising all ur lovely poems/pieces becos u keep writing better n better :-)) all the best for BAT
My dear Nandu,please don’t be tired of giving away bouquets or brickbats on my writings as I am still and always will be all ears and heart for your ever loving words of appreciation or criticism..So keep spilling the beans here…um always there :)..Thanks a ton..
There may or may not be objective truth, but our perception of it is always subjective, no matter how hard we try to avoid that. Also, the truth we tell about ourselves is usually only partial – we even try to hide from the truth about ourselves sometimes.
As for fiction – you’re right. Fiction is where we get to be in total control, but that can bring its own difficulties. For example, coincidences happen quite a lot in real life, but in fiction they often seem contrived.
Yes ,Tony ..you are absolutely right and that’s what I tried to sum up in first three lines.. As per your say “we even try to hide from the truth about ourselves sometimes ” even if we try hiding it ..truth remains truth and we are very much aware of that..
Thanks a ton for absorbing in my thoughts and analyising it with such fine detailings..
Keep coming up with detailed feedbacks..:)
Absolutely fantastic poem! The truth really is stranger than fiction, mainly because what most of us believe is the truth is actually a fiction and thusly all the things we think too unbelievable to be true actually are! This is something I write a lot about, I actually named my blog “Stranger Than Fiction!”
Hi Odyzz!
This post is really a commendable one. I didn’t get the meaning of the very phrase when I read some other entries. But as I landed onto yours, Whoaa, you have so nicely peeled the phrase and revealed its meaning.
Mark my words,” This is a winner post”.
Kudos!!! 🙂
Silly Smiles… Take you Miles 🙂
Impressed by the complexity of the expression. I know, it is not at all easy to say what one wants to say about the relationship of truth and fiction. Well written.
i won’t go into the subject. it’s really confusing and my brain cannot process anything beyond a limit.
loved the poetry as usual!! you write amazingly well! will go through your blog archive soon and read few posts.
Hi Odyzz, Really enjoyed this banter between the two, and that beginning phrase–Fiction, I cut it by the slice”–really loved that. A thoughtful, yet fun poem. Well done!
Splendid act of poetry. You have penned your pensive thoughts into poignant poetry..Gud luck for BAT 37
Just when we think fiction is strange, here comes truth knocking it out of the park. I like this back and forth. I agree, truth takes the cake in the strange department every time.
very well written,enjoyed it
Marvellous!
Where were you all this time ? As in you were the last one to post yet cut above the rest.. I could actually imagine Truth and fiction reciting these lines on a judgement day stage.. wonderfully written 🙂
World is a murky place.
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What a creative piece of writing that is.. I loved it thoroughly..
TRUTH ; it’s in the very trice…
FICTION ; I cut it slice by slice…
It’s the standout as far as I am concerned..
You have a creative mind odyzz, keep creating my friend..