QuAcK LiKe A DuCk

We are a species of disillusionment. We see only what we want, believe only what we want, and wallow in deception and lies when need be. Why does the truth hurt so much? Why do we not want to face the cold reality of what life dishes out?

The relationships with our friends and loved ones are what contribute to our personalities and self esteem. We place relevance on them. We treasure them. We hold them deep in the confines of our hearts, letting them comfort and dictate the direction of our lives. When someone we value smiles at us, we feel thankful to know them—to have that person in our lives, because as we all know, the smile from the one that we love is what lifts our hearts and feeds our egos. We believe every word from those we love. We never doubt their validity nor do we feel worried that they will betray us. The twinkling eyes and spoken words of truth from our friends make us believe that we are loved and special; yet are they being genuine?

When the truth hits you between the eyes and you refuse to accept things for what they are, then you are only hurting yourself. Sometimes, turning away from the truth about our loved ones is the only way we can cope, but in the longrun we still end up getting hurt. I say, the more it quacks, and the more it waddles, makes for a fat duck.