Who to trust?

So, when it comes down to it, who do you believe?
In a world of billions, whose truth do you receive?
There are many places in life where we have to trust
I'll never travel to space or below the Earth's crust
But I'll still accept that there's magma below my feet
That the vacuum of space is devoid of heat
Despite the nuances of all speech which need interpretation
I am utterly dependent on others in language translation
I have never spoken in person to the people inside the TV
So how do I know what global affairs they relay honestly?

My truth is not yours dear reader. I cannot tell you what to think.
But I do not believe that facts will inherently rise or sink
We must seek out and protect those things we see as real
But know which things are malleable and which are steel
There are bad actors in the world. Those who seek money or power.
But many good folk as well, even if flawed or dour.
Reader, I'm still searching for my Truth
I am scientist, sceptic, citizen, and sleuth
Don't hold hate in your heart, or at least not forever
And we can search for the truth together

Gem Friends

I view my friends as gems
    and not a one of them is perfect
They are cut in weird ways
    they angle in odd directions
You learn over time which rays
    will then refract or reflect
And I love them all through their imperfections

We like to pretend we're pure
    Not a scratch upon any surface
But despite the many marks upon them
    I love how my friends sparkle in the sun
How part of them will glimmer
    with that smile upon their face
And that their pattern imparted on the Earth is unique to every one

It is no easy thing to be honest 
    about how damaged and flawed we are
We pretend that we somehow never hurt
    and are somehow never ill
But it is because I already know
    and I accept their marks and scars
That I know that, whatever comes, I will love my gem friends still

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Inspired by this lovely tortoise and dino comic

Just a test

Just a test
Of your best
Are you fake?
Best not flake

It's easy
I know me
I can pass
What they ask

Like before
There is more
I am strong
I'm not wrong

Keep going
Keep showing
Don't falter
No fault, yeah?

It is done
Another one
Just a test
Now, to rest

New Year's Resolution

I don't need a new year's resolution
I think I'm happy with the way things are
I don't think a one-off promise or solution
Is going to get me far

There have been times in life I've needed it
From writing poetry to not biting my nails
Each resolution has taken effort and grit
Leading to some success and also some fails

But the best resolutions, don't end after a year
They keep going and going once December is done
I'm still writing weekly, I'll keep recording here
So I don't think I've the energy for another one

I wont make a promise I wont keep
For I want to be a man of my vow
Good luck to you all, may success you reap
I'll join you next year, if circumstance will allow