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"What is Truth?"


I've heard it said, “There is no truth” It seems a common view. Yet when it's said, I cannot help But wonder, “Is that true?” Some say, “There may be truth, but it's Beyond what we can know.” Yet still this question bothers me: “How do they know it's so?” “Whatever is agreed upon That's truth,” they say to me. Still nagging doubts say to my thoughts, “What if I don't agree?” I hear, “That might be true for you It's just not true for me.” I know that's true for certain things But for all truth, can that be? It's true for me my eyes are brown; I like the color green. Those things may not be true for you I know that; that's routine. But if it's true the earth is round Or murdering is wrong How can that be for me or you Isn't it true for everyone? Wouldn't truths like that be true for all No matter how we feel? If right or wrong are more than words If there's a God for real? There are many things I do not know Questions ever abuse me. I do not grasp all truth there is And many things confuse me. But this I know, this I can say Though gray areas abound Though all the world may disagree Truth truly can be found. Truth all can know and see and hear Not wavering like the sea Truth without stain and without fail Truth able to set free. I've heard it said, that those who seek Will find for what they call. May the God of all reveal his Truth For you, for me, for all. Author's note: The title of this poem is taken from John 18:38. The answer can be found in John 14:6.
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