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Apr 2023
The truth of a person
cannot be fully known
without attention,
without conversation.

The truth of someone
cannot be quickly known
for their self-revelation
will be rightly rationed.

The truth won't just happen
will not be easily known
or take the direction
that you might imagine.

The truth will depend on
the wisdom in the question
and the greater wisdom
in the reflection.
You think you know a person.  They might think they know you.  
They might have some of your truth, but they rarely get it all.
Steve Page
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Steve Page  62/M/London, U.K.
(62/M/London, U.K.)   
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