Long, the journey, lo, nearly complete, its course- <br />The power of truth and courage is a powerful force! <br />Inexplicable-the reasoning for such escapes comprehension <br />Nor shall I e'er know the 'why' of my false detention! <br /> <br />Belief in the world, for which I fight, to protect and serve <br />Has been shaken, my convictions though, undisturbed! <br />Gone through, have I, more than what should be allowed, <br />Yet, here I am before thee-still, of myself, very proud! <br /> <br />No one, nothing may take away all that I am, as a man; <br />No matter how deceitfully you did espouse, it means not that I, can! <br />Right though you were, of but one thing- <br />If there be guilt in my heart, mine own death, I would bring! <br /> <br />Alas, shame must now fill thy heart- <br />As it was you who lied...right from the start! <br /> <br />Maurice Harris,23 May 2008<br /><br />Maurice Harris<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/long-the-journey/
