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Why Do They Say-They Say

It strikes me in an unusual way. Who is this,'they'? And why do we believe this 'they', In almost a fanatical way? There are no question asked! No saying is put to task. Not by this poetess~ It makes her arch back!! We believe each 'they say', More than any commandment. I say with unequivocal delay! Stop saying this, it promotes grave, mental decay. These 'they says' are from dead people, don't you know? Many from great poets whose feet were on this earth, centuries ago. Many are sayings just lifted out of their poems. And taken as eternal truths we live by. Not this poetess, by God, who lives by ...'question why!' I don't want to be a hapless ninny With a brain of shaky memory that is skinny. All these "they says", may have a warm, cozy feeling. Not to me~who wants a rational answer with meaning. Inspired by: Damian Keady Thank you DAMO October 11, 2019 *Go online to 'English proverbs'. You will find, I am not dreaming Truth does matter, the Greeks knew that.. Otherwise, there is just air under that hat.

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Damian Keady

Date: 10/14/2019 10:36:00 AM

Dear Panagiota, first of I really enjoyed this, secondly, how generous of you to name check me as providing the inspiration for this great write by you.. I am particularly struck by the last sentence of this poem, - "Not to me~who wants a rational answer with meaning"- As I too can really relate to that sentiment and "question why" myself a lot :-) - All the very best to you. DAMO

Panagiota Romios
Date: 10/14/2019 11:09:00 AM

Dearest DAMO, The pleasure is mine...to know you enyoyed this))) We are twin souls on that last line! Nations of sheeples plod this earth. They believe anything in print has veracity? They never check things online...like at Snopes.com. Time people do due diligence. They believe MDs like gods.. They never question a thing? I do. Too many scoundrels using our souls and wallets.. Keep writing, dear DAMO. Panagiota

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/11/2019 9:42:00 PM

Yes, I guess... They say so afterall.. Haha... Love you poem. God bless you with much love, Gina

Panagiota Romios
Date: 10/12/2019 8:57:00 AM

Very funny, Gina. TY....PR

Hello There

Date: 10/11/2019 11:23:00 AM

You know...they say... "if you don't want to be a hapless ninny with a brain of shaky memory that is skinny", always "question why"! xoxo

Panagiota Romios
Date: 10/11/2019 11:39:00 AM

Hi...thanks for reading and replying. Lol. This was a fun write Check out Damien..he's quite good and a soulful poet. My Favs. Imagery does not grab my soul nor yank it out of my chest. Plain guts, do. PR