JOURNAL ARTICLE

Two Truths and a Lie.

  • Published In: Ploughshares, 2026, v. 52, n. 1. P. 46 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Brimhall, Traci 3 of 3

Abstract

The poem explores themes of spirituality, desire, and imperfection through vivid and metaphorical language. It reflects a personal tension between religious devotion and human flaws, rejecting shame and embracing both sacredness and sensuality. The speaker acknowledges their complex relationship with faith, morality, and identity, using imagery drawn from religious and literary references. The poem emphasizes the coexistence of purity and passion, highlighting an individual’s nuanced experience of belief and self-expression. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Ploughshares. 2026/03, Vol. 52, Issue 1, p46
  • Document Type:Poem
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0048-4474
  • Accession Number:192780117
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