These Are My JOTtings...

Opinions Are Very Personal

Opinions live within the heart
of ev'ry human soul.
They're formed quite early from the start.
These thoughts can seem quite whole.

Opinions may be wrong or right.
They're often forged by fear.
The hope they give may clear our sight.
Though truth may not be near.

Opinions may yet cost a friend
or make a friend in turn,
Yet Wisdom shows opinions tend
to have somewhat to learn.

The realm of truth is based on facts
that live beyond our days.
Opinions may yet show great cracks
of fiction it displays.

Opinions and the truth may dance,
together they agree,
But Wisdom knows there's quite a chance
Opinion's mostly me.

Opinion's best, when held in check
by heart that will not boast.
Opinions may lead soul to wreck
in shame's most fiery roast.

Opinion wearing Humble coat
may speak in confidence,
Full knowing truth will make it float
and come to sure defense.

by Jay O'Toole
on May 11th, 2017