Saturday, October 29, 2022

THE TRUTH STORE In South Coast Plaza

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At 
you can purchase
a leg of
solid Truth
or an arm
of solid Truth
but
between the
arm and the leg
is not
solid Truth
 
Between the
arm and the leg
of solid Truth,
the torso is stained
with the Lie
 
Maybe the stain
is not too obvious
but without the Lie,
the Truth has
no place to hide
 
Truth is worthless
without the Lie
nearby
to give it meaning
 
Costing less than
an arm or a leg,
an elbow
of solid Truth
is available
and is a fun thing 
to have when you 
nudge someone
with it
 
Fingernails of Truth
are available
in various sizes 
and colors
except blue
which is 
the preferred color
of the Lie
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©  PAUL OLIVERIO  ©
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2 comments:

  1. As a Costa Mesa resident, I have been to THE TRUTH STORE
    at South Coast Plaza.
    It is on the ground floor of the mall at the opposite end
    from The Apple Store and no purchases can be made
    at THE TRUTH STORE if the customer has any products
    purchased from Apple!

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    1. That sounds vaguely Biblical:
      when Eve bit the Apple, there was an eviction notice
      from the landlord of the Garden of Eden.

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