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In the Shadows of the Truth

The truth may not be what it seems, when wry words penetrate innocent minds and classic flora like sweet hemlock, waits with a secret agenda. “A labyrinth of schizophrenic evil of a mind about to begin” Take the Pyramids of Egypt a wondrous sight for all, who cares about the mayhem aimless spirits forever to waul In the throes of womanhood Delilah! She didn’t really care, betrayed the local superstar skillfully removing his hair. Oration to fool all nations many lifetimes of deceit, sacred music tuned into tears gullible folk a joy to cheat! Children abused constantly each atrocity fuels the seed, for are they not the lambs of God That condones this very deed? Young men, emulator of “Hollywood” Off to war as God-fearing men. Someone knew Iraq’s secret deep within valley, hill and fen? For a hundred years the baron introduced a most healthful threat, wrapped around golden Virginian to help the national debt! Speech impaired by amber waters lifelong snares within the hop, mountains moved to accompany it so to appease them on the Kop! Beware you all upon this planet the greatest threat well down the track, industrial revolution empathy disguised a whole new tack..! © Harry J Horsman 2010

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Date: 12/18/2012 11:05:00 AM
wow...your poem is a deep passage to the wonders and true secrets of the world. I like the way you reflect the things we truly can not see. Why can't beauty be what it is? Why must there be a true disguise hiding in the shadow of time...pd
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Date: 9/22/2012 1:50:00 PM
Hey, I found another one new for me, right above the terrace poem. It's also a bit complex but I sure enjoyed how you did the theme: why the truth is not what it seems. There is so much for us all to question and beware of and you hit on some GREAT examples of that, my friend.
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Date: 9/3/2010 7:53:00 PM
enjoyed reading today!! congrats on the win!!
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Date: 8/26/2010 12:33:00 AM
So well written and thought provoking! Interesting title, in the shadow of the truth. Quite appropriate, as what is truth lives in light, anything else lives in the shadow and is what makes this world still so much absorbed by shadow, as if no one dares face the light. Perhaps too many lies to hide. Thanks for sharing and thank you for your comments on my latest. Caroline.
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Date: 8/13/2010 2:03:00 AM
Hi again Harry :) dropping by here again to say congrats on your win with this wonderfully written piece! -- nikko :)
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Date: 8/12/2010 10:53:00 AM
Congratulations Harry on your win in Paula Swanson's contest "How Do I Answer That Question ". Love, Carol
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Date: 8/11/2010 11:43:00 PM
Congrats Harry, a great poem that deserved recognition. BG
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Date: 8/11/2010 10:29:00 PM
Great poem Harry and a worthy win. congratlations. Thank you for commenting on mine and no, I don't know why you had trouble getting into my poems. Love, Joyce
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Date: 8/11/2010 8:48:00 PM
Congrats Harry on your winning poem in Paula's contest with this impressive piece and brilliant write and win.. enjoy my friend.. and thankxxx for your blog comments tonight..with luv..
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Date: 8/11/2010 8:38:00 PM
Congrats on the win, harry
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Date: 8/10/2010 9:48:00 PM
Profound and with deep thinking, great poem.
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Date: 8/10/2010 3:25:00 AM
This has to be a winner excellent write Harry thank you for my comments also sarah x enjoy your method of writes
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Date: 8/9/2010 8:40:00 AM
Hi Harry! Such a thought-provoking write that is cleverly written-- your poem touches very well on truth not always being what they seem-- I wish you all the best in Paula's contest!! -- nikko :)
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Date: 8/9/2010 7:35:00 AM
Very deep and intense write Harry ..good luck in Paula's fine contest s challenging.. u have met her challenge with this remarkable entry.. good luck my friend.. appreciate all your kind and generous words to me on my upcoming wedding... my entry is The Green Eyed Monster...need I say more? luv.. about jealousy of which I have none..luv..
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