Truthfulness

by Eve Decker, Ben Decker, Marc Polonsky, Raz Kennedy

Talking to a friend of mine

Told him what was on my mind

I’d seen him act with disregard

For someone who was hurting hard

I think I gave us both a scare

Didn’t want to be unfair

But when I know that something’s wrong

I can’t keep it down for long

I gotta tell the truth

Even when it’s hard to say

Don’t want to lose a friend

But can’t pretend it’s all okay

I know I have to tell the truth

And do it in a caring way

Went into silence seeking peace

But truth’s the key to my release

Though truth can feel shameful

Acceptance is transformational

I gotta face the truth

Even when it’s hard to do

Things in me I hate to see

Show me what I need to move through

I know I have to face the truth

If I want to be free

I told myself I needed more laughter

And that was a fine thing to say

I told my friend I couldn’t laugh with her

And our friendship ended that way

Truth can arise as it may inside

But harsh honesty toward others can be cold

as a lie

Sometimes I wake up confused

I really don’t know where to start

I know I want to help the world

But I can hardly soothe my heart

I gotta seek the truth

Even when it’s hard to find

There has to be a way to live

That’s strong, responsible, and kind

With so much trouble in our sight

How can we choose a path that’s right?

I have to listen closely how

To find what’s most important now

I have to tell the truth

Have to face the truth

I have to seek the truth

And this is my vow.