What is real and what is not?
What is true and what is not?
It seems to be a matter of opinion these days
Or do we simply believe what benefits us most
Now, Politicians
They are the consummate purveyors
Of confusing reality and truth
Of a well worn strategy
To keep us off our guard
Confuse us
Make us believe in the shadows
Encourage us to doubt
And never let us see
What is right before our very eyes
Their mantra?
“Never believe the opposition, for they lie”
And if they spew misinformation enough
Then the theory goes
We should end up believing it
Even if they don’t
Which they don’t
Smoke and mirrors is their game
And we, giving up our power
To question and challenge
Placing our trust in the hands of a few
Have no idea what we have forfeited
I listen to them, I watch them
Well oiled and duplicitous
Never answering the questions
Put to them
But dancing a well choreographed fandango
No need of castanets and tambourine
So skilled are they to capture our attention
They say what we want to hear
Instead of what we need to hear
We are now on the road to our destiny
But it is getting darker
Harder to avoid the obstacles in our path
Unable to see the signposts
That could lead us to safety
And perhaps when we finally arrive
We will look around and see
The Truth
The Reality
And mourn our lack of insight
For having been so duped
For sometimes
You just have to learn the hard way
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Author:
Bella Shepard (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Sorry about the rant, but I watched one of our politicians being interviewed on CNN this AM, and was waiting for his head to burst into flames. Couldn't help myself. It was either this, or wake up in the middle night fuming. Now I think I'll go watch Singin In The Rain, it always cheers me up.
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Don't apologise ever for your poetry rants, I think most people feel the same right now about their politicians and lies I've come to the stage where nothing surprises me, but actually without our vote they wouldn't have such power in the first place, it's hard to trust but we must always hope that they may come through as being a great leader and a builder of roads and bridges rather than knocking them down. ❤️ I am with you 100%
Thank you my Teddy. Since we must have both good and bad in this world, I'll now have to go to work on the better half. Hope will always spring eternal.
So true Bella politics is a dirty sales business and an honest politician would never get elected. Sad but a fact trust is a word that does not belong here. A good write.
Thank you most kindly my friend, a sad fact indeed.
The european people are sinking into a worrying nihilism.More and more each individual is becoming an uprooted asocial reality .We are now beyond the ferments of the decomposition .
The Kensington spirit eats away at the very core of the dream...
We are approaching a tipping point on so many levels, descending into global madness. I ask myself if this entropy is unavoidable. Thank you for your comment!
No argument from me whatsoever, Bella.
‘The truth The reality’ to be found in every one of your lines.
Pollie’s head bursting into flames as they spewed forth such overheated nonsense is an image I’ll not forget for a long while.
Muchly enjoyed your ”rant”.
"Reality Becomes You" - special tribute.
Dearest Dave, Thank you so much for your comment, your encouragement, and your friendship!
Every time I see a debate, it's never about what the politicians will do to build a better nation and protect its people. But instead, it's about throwing the competition under the bus. Lie about the other guy as much as possible. It's never about what the people and nation need and want. And this is a democracy? (shaking head) It's like immature 10-year-olds in a club of wann-a-be bosses. How would our forefathers react to today's politicians drama acts? Great write Bella.
Thank you so much my friend, we see right through them, we know what's coming before they open their mouths. Sadly, our forefathers would shake their heads and say, perhaps it is inevitable if you don't do the work to keep your democracy. Take care!
I rave about your mightily impressive rant Bella and agree wholeheartedly with the sentiments contained within & the observations that prompted its crafting .. With only very few exceptions, they are not only consummate liars but are responsible for killing more people each year back on back than heroin, great white sharks and Covid combined .. Rant over #2 ..
Neville
Here, here my friend, absolutely true! We are as Diogenes, carrying our lantern, looking for an honest man. The light is getting dimmer, but we need the strength to keep it lit. Take care dearest Nev, thank you!
"How do you know when a politician is lying?"
"Their lips move!"
Andy
Good one Andy! Without humor, how would we stand them?
An interviewer about to interview an Archbishop said to him 'Heck, man (the diluted version!) don't be so honest in your interviews; shuffle things around a bit!'
Meanwhile - is KP real? lol.
Oh Orchi, lol. Thank you my dear, you capture the essence!
Your poem certainly stirs up my own thoughts. Never have I felt so politically homeless as I do now. Such a lack of trust, broken promises. I can’t believe any more what they say. Broken politics. Your rant echoes my own mood Bella. Perfectly poemed.
Thank you so much for your comment. I guess misery loves company, and I find myself in the best company. Where do we who dispair go for comfort these days? We find each other, we hold hands and take the leap of hope together. Take care!
So true. Fantastic writing.
You are the kindest my friend, thank you!
Dear Bella, a justified rant. We have the same problems with our politicians on this side of the pond. It is a betrayal of trust when they say they are going to do one thing, and then do the opposite. Currently politically homeless. I relate and many others will too. Have a great weekend.
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