To The Reader

by Lars Peterson, Capricorn - Not entered

To The Reader,

Enclosed in the folds
of this layman's parchment
is truth.

Although written as truth (at the time)
my mind, ideas, and loves
somtimes change. (like trade winds)

So this is a disclaimer.
Take what you read for truth
at a certain time and place.

But know that a writer's
fancy can change directions
like a diamondback rattle snake 
when somthing new catches its eye.

Reason for writing:

    I was looking at my poetry notebook one day when I realized
that although what I wrote was what I meant at the time, but 
now my feelings for a few peices had either changed or
evolved so I wrote To The Reader to clear up any 
misconceptions about my work.
    

Birth sign: Not entered
Date created: 1999-01-16 22:40:27
Last updated: 2021-03-03 14:40:49
Poem ID: 51539

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