SHY TRUTH (An Original Poem)

The truth,

it is often shy,

whispered only

in quiet kitchens

with curtains drawn

over steaming

cups of coffee

that we sip upon

while worrying

the wrinkles

out of the

gingham

tablecloth

with our

weathered hands.

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