we build bigger
so we can feel smaller –
somehow the small are not accountable
for their smallness, benevolence
is the burden of the unsmall – our gods
are big, straddling skies and
holding up universes,
anything as large as a truth
is more than we are
obliged to bear: lies, on the
other hand, are weightless.
The Temple by Tomasz Zaczeniuk
Used with permission. Instagram fotowizjer
Written for a picture prompt at Real Toads that requires a 55 word response.
THOUGHT PURGE 
Ah, this makes me think of the modern gods that we worship and pay heed to in hope that they will carry the weight of benevolence. Perhaps that is where the contradiction lies — these big/unsmall gods are a byproduct of our own tenacity for the game of truths and lies. Very interesting — the symbols and the thoughts make for a thought-provoking read. 🙂
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Exactly! Big is big only relative to the small! And by creating big gods the small absolve themselves of all responsibility… bingo.
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The large are responsible for benevolence, the caretakers, the movers and shakerd. The small are unaccountable. The relationship of a god to his followers reflected in the edifice. Very cool! I went dark with mine.
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Thanks so much, Rob.
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Lies seem to feather too many nests these days. It is getting harder to know and find truth. Love your take on the image.
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Thanks so much, Susie.
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Unfortunately, lies carry too much weight.
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These days though they seem light and nimble and spread at the speed of light…hard to sift truth from absolute fairy tales!
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and down right lies! We just have to be aware of these deceitful politicians. It is hard!
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I like the idea of lies being weightless.
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They feel that way… just from the amount of fake news that abounds!
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So true!
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Oh I like the observation that benevolence is the burden of the unsmall. Is it a burden? An obligation for sure
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Thank you Marian.
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Love this especially; “benevolence is the burden of the unsmall.” Beautifully done ❤️
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Thank you, Sanaa…:)
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Your opening lines offer an intriguing paradox. I can relate to the dichotomy: large and small, truth and lies. A very interesting reading of the artwork.
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Small and big.. of body and mind.. the contrast is what spoke to me! Thanks, Kerry.
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Maybe the weight itself make truth be unbearable… making us small…
The weightlessness of lies on the other hand gives wings of dreams.
Remember Icarus
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If only the intentions were noble always! Thanks so much, Bjorn.
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Interesting concepts, truths or suppositions, small doesn’t matter, largeness, i.e. in small, must look up to the larger still gods for their directions. A fun read and think piece, thank you.
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Thank you, Jim.
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