Good morning,
The 1896 painting “Truth Coming Out of the Well,” by Jean-Leon Gerome, might be banned by some who seek to ban books and inappropriate material from the prying eyes of children (notwithstanding what they can access on the Internet). It is far from pornography but is a representation of the following story:
The Lie said to the Truth, "Let's take a bath together, the well water is very nice. The Truth, still suspicious, tested the water and found out it really was nice. So they got naked and bathed. But suddenly, the Lie leapt out of the water and fled, wearing the clothes of the Truth.
The Truth, furious, climbed out of the well to get her clothes back. But the World, upon seeing the naked Truth, looked away, with anger and contempt. Poor Truth returned to the well and disappeared forever, hiding her shame. Since then, the Lie runs around the world, dressed as the Truth, and society is very happy...
Because the world has no desire to know the naked Truth.
Have a great day,
Glenn
PS: SAYONARA, SATURDAYS!
After threatening to reduce the number of Musings, I’ve decided it’s time to drop to five days a week. It is bad enough to demand attention over the five “work” days of the week but I think asking you to pick up these Musings on Saturdays as well is just a bit too much. As such, no more Saturdays, beginning in June. I will, however, focus on adding poetry, quotations, and music regularly—primarily adding them on Fridays for a “weekend edition.”
I’ll still be around five days a week. Hopefully, with fewer to read, you may decide to read more!
Your musings are great. I hope you are getting good feedback often!
Wow! Wonderful story.