Last night I had the pleasure of meeting Sally Lloyd-Jones, author of (among other books) The Jesus Storybook Bible. As we discussed how to convey truth through literature, she quoted the opening line of Emily Dickinson's short poem Tell all the truth, but tell it slant. That is a wonderful way of capturing what makes great literature and poetry compelling.
For your pleasure, here is the poem in full:
Tell all the Truth but tell it slant---
Success in Cirrcuit lies
Too bright for our infirm Delight
The Truth's superb surprise
As Lightening to the Children eased
With explanation kind
The Truth must dazzle gradually
Or every man be blind---
For more reading pleasure, check out Sally's blog.

Andrew Dahl: Can't wait to see you guys again in just over a week..
- July 29, 2010 12:34AM