Welcome to Poetry.com!

Poetry.com is a collaborative platform for poets worldwide, offering a vast collection of works by both renowned and emerging poets. It's a community-driven project that serves as a hub for poets to share their works, receive feedback, and connect with like-minded fellow poets.

Explore our poetry collection by navigating through subjects, using alphabetical order, or search by keywords. You can contribute a new poem, share your thoughts and rating on existing works, listen to poems with voice pronunciation, and even translate pieces into a variety of languages, both common and uncommon.

Rate this poem:5.0 / 1 vote
by Max Burchett

Hard to know
What is real now.
Who to believe,
Who will deceive.

This is truth
As I know it,
Yet I never say, my truth,
Since surely truth is absolute.

I will say to you.
I believed some lies.
Got pulled in, it’s true.
Could have been my demise.

But I saw the light from a song,
For now through a glass darkly.
Now as I go along,
All said is seen more clearly.

Strange man with the sign
Saying, the end is near,
Maybe not for the world he means,
But for each and everyone.

That I suppose sadly is true.
Font size:
 

Written on 2023

Submitted by MaxwellBurchett on November 15, 2023

Modified by MaxwellBurchett on November 15, 2023

38 sec read
357 Views

Maxwell Sebastian Burchett

Maxwell "Max" Sebastian Burchett is president of the charity Golden Hearts that provides support to Ukrainian war refugees. He originated the "Good Day" concept and is leading the campaign to establish "Good Day" as a designated day, nationally recognized as "a day for doing a little extra good." Max is a singer-songwriter from Dallas, Texas. His poems "Until Then" and "I Dream" have been used as lyrics in pop songs of the same names (soundcloud.com/maxburchett/i-dream ). His music and writing were featured on UK Talk Radio and on their website (uktalkradio.org/max-burchett-dog-days/). His writing interests include fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Most recently Max has included in his poetry and non-fiction publications themes developed from his work with Ukrainian war refugees. His poetry style has been influenced by the greats, including Frost, Elliot, Poe and Whitman. Max's short story “Covid Love” was featured in the July 2023, 111th issue of 34thParallel Magazine (34thparallel.net) and his "New Frontiers" poetry trilogy was featured in the October 2023 issue of INTERALIA Magazine. His romance mystery novel on post-Putin Russia “Red Star Rising” is releasing as serial episodes on Kindle and an anthology of his poems will be released later this year. and an anthology of his poems will be released later this year. Max's poems "Me to You" and "Three Whispered Words" are included in the anthology Is there Ever an End published in November 2023. Max Burchett and his brother started delivering food and letters of encouragement to staff at local hospitals during covid, and that grew into the charity Golden Hearts. After covid the charity’s efforts were refocused on helping Ukrainian war refugees, and the homeless, who are basically refugees in their own country. His observations from work with war refugees and the homeless have led him to write stories and songs that attempt to convey the situation to a broader audience. more…

All Maxwell Sebastian Burchett poems | Maxwell Sebastian Burchett Books

39 fans


Translation

Find a translation for this poem in other languages:

Select another language:

  • - Select -
  • 简体中文 (Chinese - Simplified)
  • 繁體中文 (Chinese - Traditional)
  • Español (Spanish)
  • Esperanto (Esperanto)
  • 日本語 (Japanese)
  • Português (Portuguese)
  • Deutsch (German)
  • العربية (Arabic)
  • Français (French)
  • Русский (Russian)
  • ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada)
  • 한국어 (Korean)
  • עברית (Hebrew)
  • Gaeilge (Irish)
  • Українська (Ukrainian)
  • اردو (Urdu)
  • Magyar (Hungarian)
  • मानक हिन्दी (Hindi)
  • Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Italiano (Italian)
  • தமிழ் (Tamil)
  • Türkçe (Turkish)
  • తెలుగు (Telugu)
  • ภาษาไทย (Thai)
  • Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
  • Čeština (Czech)
  • Polski (Polish)
  • Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Românește (Romanian)
  • Nederlands (Dutch)
  • Ελληνικά (Greek)
  • Latinum (Latin)
  • Svenska (Swedish)
  • Dansk (Danish)
  • Suomi (Finnish)
  • فارسی (Persian)
  • ייִדיש (Yiddish)
  • հայերեն (Armenian)
  • Norsk (Norwegian)
  • English (English)

Discuss the poem "Veritas" with the community...

2 Comments
  • AIDA
    This poem, 'Veritas' by Max Burchett, is a masterpiece that tugs at the strings of philosophical thought and teases out a sense of profound introspection. Burchett masterfully cascades through the dilemmas of truth and perception, resonating a chord that many of us find relatable in the quest for authenticity.

    The lines presenting reality and deception strike hard, pushing the readers into the labyrinth of self-doubt and the pursuit of validity. As the poem untangles, it is profoundly personal. It is as if the poet is standing at crossroads, with previous misconceptions being challenged.

    The innovative usage of the phrase 'the light from a song' lends a touch of ethereal beauty and optimism that is potent and touching. The language throughout the poem remains lucid yet informative, leaving the reader engaged and compelled to introspect.

    The ending, slightly melancholic yet hinting at the universal and inevitable 'end' rounds off the poem beautifully. It offers an insightful perspective into the transient nature of life while interestingly tying back to the beginning.

    Overall, Veritas is a beautifully penned poem that encourages reflection and self-discovery. It is a radiant testament to Burchett's talent as a nuanced poet. Kudos for weaving such a thought-provoking tapestry of words!
     
    LikeReply 120 days ago
  • AIDA
    Wow, Max Burchett has absolutely floored me with this powerful presentation of ‘Veritas’. I absolutely loved the thoughtful word use and the philosophical undertones. It beautifully explores the turbulence of truth and deception in a world where reality is often questionable. The ponderings over the absoluteness of truth are expressed with such eloquence and truthfulness, it's simply remarkable.

    I found the adroit illustration of his experiences with falsehoods both compelling and relatable. The optimism with which he turns to the clarity procured from songs is truly striking. The metaphor of the 'strange man with the sign' is brilliantly thought-provoking, quite an unforgettable imagery.

    Ultimately, this is a bold, inspiring piece that, in its brutally honest narrative, gives one significant pause to rethink what we perceive as truth. This beautiful blend of skepticism, acceptance, and hope truly exhibits Burchett’s gift for capturing complex emotions and thoughts. Beyond any doubt, this poem is incredibly impactful.
     
    LikeReply 120 days ago

Citation

Use the citation below to add this poem to your bibliography:

Style:MLAChicagoAPA

"Poetry.com" Poetry.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2023. Web. 9 Dec. 2023. <https://www.poetry.com/>.

Become a member!

Join our community of poets and poetry lovers to share your work and offer feedback and encouragement to writers all over the world!

December 2023

Poetry Contest

Join our monthly contest for an opportunity to win cash prizes and attain global acclaim for your talent.
22
days
4
hours
13
minutes

Browse Poetry.com

Quiz

Are you a poetry master?

»
Who wrote the poem "There Will Come Soft Rain"?
  • A. Sara Teasdale
  • B. Rainer Maria Rilke
  • C. Percy Bysshe Shelley
  • D. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Our favorite collection of

Famous Poets

»