David Kavanagh Poet Rhyme

A Mountain From a Pile

How far do the ripples spread, when eventually we die 
Probably stay in the locality, level off, no major outcry
But let’s say we’re famous, suffering unexplained death 
The ripples keep expanding, growing further in breadth 

See the grotesque nature of spin, is to overplay a scene 
Garnishing public outrage, lurid pictures fill our screens 
Playing to an audience, ratings become the holy grail 
Stories without embellishments, grow tiresomely stale 

These ripples are an illusion, imagination going berserk
Carried along by a corrupt deception, truth been shirked 
Evidence the one requirement, for establishing all facts
I extrapolate backwards, what the hell there’s no splash 

Lines converge into partial truths, confused to a degree 
Must be taken with a pinch of salt, querying what I see
Even this soup we enjoy, is manipulated and massaged
Most of the poems are quite good, others form a mirage 

Taken out of context a rectangle, can become a square 
Brought into focus, desolate pictures, not quite so bare
What’s basically a clean stab, or slash across the wrist 
When poets stick in the knife, some give it a good twist

Using poetry for a hidden agenda, political or otherwise 
Tantamount to mind-numbing crap, seen in the tabloids 
If your going to post propaganda, to further some game 
Write it on toilet paper, wipe off, that’s all you’ve gained 

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David Kavanagh

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Franci Hoffman February 3, 2023 at 5:07 PM Congrats on your POTD. A powerful and brilliant, my friend. David Kavanagh February 4, 2023 at 1:58 AM Thank you Nancy, you’ve landed on one of my own personal favourites, I really enjoyed writing this one and watching it spread throughout the page from the opening ripple, cheers David

Line Gauthier April 18, 2021 at 3:20 PM Congrats on your POTD ~ powerful messaging David Kavanagh April 18, 2021 at 3:26 PM Heya Line, I appreciate you looking in, I think the ripples have settled down for the time being, or indeed was there ever any at all, cheers David

Jennifer Fenn April 10, 2021 at 5:50 PM Congrats David on your POTD! Looking forward to reading more of your work. David Kavanagh April 11, 2021 at 12:32 AM Thank you Jennifer for congratulations, I appreciate your support and visit, cheers David

Christopher Flaherty April 9, 2021 at 11:32 AM David i don't know about you but i often make up poems before i go to sleep but never himself remember them But i did this morning and have just posted it Its called Lovers Rock please will you check it out and comment if you get a chance my mate Id love and value your opinion Please David Kavanagh April 9, 2021 at 12:57 PM Of course no problem Mr flaherty

Krish Radhakrishna April 8, 2021 at 1:06 PM Congrats on POTD! A brilliant poem, I particularly like the first stanza. I admire you for making a strong statement without using derogatory phrases or putting anyone down! well done and well deserved POTD!! David Kavanagh April 8, 2021 at 1:39 PM Heya Krish, thank you for the kind comments, I simply write it as I see it, I’m delighted you enjoyed the poem rather than the side show that erupted, cheers David

Tania Kitchin April 7, 2021 at 6:45 PM David, congratulations on POTD! David Kavanagh April 8, 2021 at 5:56 AM Thanks you Tania, I appreciate the congratulations cheers David

Joseph May April 7, 2021 at 5:26 PM Congrats on POTD David.. David Kavanagh April 8, 2021 at 5:56 AM Heya Joseph, thank you so much for looking in cheers David

David Kavanagh April 7, 2021 at 3:42 PM I’m sorry Ive to work tomorrow so, need to turn in, I thank everyone for your comments, and will answer any new ones in due course, cheers David David Kavanagh April 8, 2021 at 6:58 AM And on that highly intelligent note, I rest my case. David Kavanagh April 8, 2021 at 6:08 AM Joe Biden is certainly not senile, he’s inherited a poison chalice, from his predecessor, and is doing his best, under the unprecedented pandemic of the covid crisis, not like that other idiot going around in a cavalcade waving at people after testing positive, and his brainwave to inject bleach into the population, yeah I can see where you get it from David Kavanagh April 8, 2021 at 4:31 AM Yes yes yes let’s not forget there’s a covid crisis going on, that president Biden has to sort out either, it will take trillions but results are starting to show, trump tried every court in Georgia to get the election overturned and failed, time for you to get real and move on

Heidi Sands April 7, 2021 at 3:15 PM So sad. It appears censorship or false accusations pushing a good poet away over a misinterpretation , is possibly gone due to a few that won't let up.. If the site is now like this, it may not be worth staying. Heidi Sands April 7, 2021 at 3:53 PM Attn word hobo: OK. That is good to hear. I couldn't see your posts anymore after they were trying to get you removed. Thanks for clarifying Stay happy and well :) Heidi Sands April 7, 2021 at 3:38 PM Word Hobo is gone. David Kavanagh April 7, 2021 at 3:36 PM Heidi come on, this fiasco has nothing to do with my poem, something else is playing out here, my page is just being used as an arena, people are venting frustration brought on by lockdowns and covid, Keith is putting out reckless stuff, it’s so easy to fire people up poets included and he knows it well, My poem merely explains the ripple effects, of spin and partial truths, cheers David

Anne-Lise Andresen April 7, 2021 at 12:42 PM - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., David :) - // Anne-Lise :) David Kavanagh April 7, 2021 at 12:52 PM Thank you Anne Lise, although it’s one I wish I never had to write, but will defend it, cheers David

Sam Kauffman April 7, 2021 at 12:09 PM David, congratulations on your POTD. David Kavanagh April 7, 2021 at 12:19 PM Heya Sam, thank you for looking in, cheers David

Mark Koplin April 7, 2021 at 11:00 AM Word Hobo Date: 4/7/2021 7:54:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your posts What crass ignorance to employ a Hitleresque term like INFESTATION to ANYONE on this site. Those that defend using such terms to target those they dislike reveal their own demented DNA. Enjoy the bravery of being out of range. This was posted below by Word Hobo. “Being out of range” that means out of range of his rifles scope. This is not acceptable at all !! What gives someone the right to threaten anyone here? Mark Koplin April 7, 2021 at 4:29 PM Maybe if you put everything in caps we will believe that you did not delete your threatening post. Wow! Mark Koplin April 7, 2021 at 4:21 PM You left out the threat to milton Mark Koplin April 7, 2021 at 2:52 PM Gosh Word Hobo, I’m so sorry about that. If I would have just known how much of a tough guy you are. Please don’t hurt me David Kavanagh April 7, 2021 at 2:48 PM What’s going on hobo, I was under the impression we where cool, and parted on friendly terms, I’ve been living with intimidation all my life, and never shirk away from it, and I’m not shouting from the back, as you can see I haven’t blocked you or anyone, from this page, so just spell it out whatever’s on your mind, I have nothing to fear and will answer all comments appropriately Mark Koplin April 7, 2021 at 2:31 PM I see you deleted your post Hobo, it’s a good thing I took a screenshot for admin Mark Koplin April 7, 2021 at 11:56 AM No, my bad he was threatening Milton. Mark Koplin April 7, 2021 at 11:24 AM He threatened you David Kavanagh April 7, 2021 at 11:23 AM Heya Mark, thanks for the heads up, there’s a lot of glitches and crossovers in the comments, so it’s hard to distinguish exactly who said what, who is he threatening you or me, I thought he accepted my comments and we where cool, if word hobo wants to clarify, he can do so now, I’d be very reluctant to block anyone without been certain, cheers again David Mark Koplin April 7, 2021 at 11:01 AM Admin needs to see this and boot him off

Jennifer Proxenos April 7, 2021 at 10:33 AM Congratulations on the honor awarded of POTD David, for this gem. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. David Kavanagh April 7, 2021 at 10:55 AM Heya Jennifer, thank you so much for that nice comment, I appreciate your uplifting support, cheers David

L Milton Hankins April 7, 2021 at 10:02 AM David, this is an incredibly powerful piece of writing, and I am so proud of you! It is so cogent and so well-written. Really beautiful writing. Keep up the good work. Congratulations on POTD! David Kavanagh April 7, 2021 at 10:19 AM Thanks Milton, I think this was coming to a head for a while now, I expressed an honest opinion of propaganda and tabloid news, spreading ripples, but cannot find any trace of the splash, why, because it’s an illusion, caused by taking the truth out of context, and fanning it while a pandemic rages and tests our mettle, cheers David

Judy Ball April 7, 2021 at 10:00 AM P.S. Congrats on POTD. Please see my poem on Poem Of The Day if you have time. God Bless, JB

Judy Ball April 7, 2021 at 9:55 AM Well Said David. So sorry to her about all the hullabaloo. People love to talk and express their opinions and they have the right to do that but when they start insulting others you have to draw the line. America and Canada are sister countries and often at odds with each other. But there is an old saying that goes "If America sneezes Canada catches a cold" in other words whatever happens there sooner or later happens here. Fact is, NOBODY'S PERFECT. Y'ALL STOP FIGHTING FORE AH WHUP YA! Love, JB David Kavanagh April 7, 2021 at 10:29 AM Heya Judy, America is going through a tough time with COVID and certain racial tensions, but does not deserve to be insulted, or belittled by propagandists, who have nothing to offer only fire stoking, and spreading hatred, when will the free world realise only for the US, and their military superior strength, their is nobody to prevent China and Russia shoving us all around or worse, absolutely nobody is perfect cheers David

Jenna Logan April 7, 2021 at 8:32 AM Your ripples have spread from sea to shining sea, David, and Keith seems overly persistent to whip them into waves. In my earlier comment to you, he asked me for help, and this was my response to him: Keith: I can't give you the kind of help you need. We're on opposite sides of the fence, and quite frankly I'm disgusted with the way you continually trash America. Never would I write such things about Australia. Why don't you stop adding pepper to the soup pot and write something positive? David Kavanagh April 7, 2021 at 9:44 AM I couldn’t agree more Jenna, he’s a charlatan, and instigator, when things don’t go their way they run and hide, but try do it in a joking manner to disguise their embarrassment, he certainly has underlying issues cheers David

Carolyn Devonshire April 7, 2021 at 8:26 AM When people like Robin Williams and Michael Jackson die, the ripples seem real. I certainly feel a sense of loss. Perpetuating propaganda is something I abhor. We all make up our own minds as to what we believe. We should respect each other's point of view. Compelling thoughts, David! David Kavanagh April 7, 2021 at 8:44 AM Heya Carolyn, sometimes it depends on how much admiration you have for the person at hand, but other times it’s the media influence that tends to perpetuate the ripples, propaganda is an extension of that manipulation and tries to blur the truth with lies, I honestly don’t think it’s needed or belongs in poetry, cheers David Carolyn Devonshire April 7, 2021 at 8:27 AM I see this is a POTD. Congratulations!!

J. Summers April 7, 2021 at 8:14 AM David, congratulations for your POTD honors. "Lines converge into partial truths," this pretty much says it all no matter which side of the fence you sit on. Congrats again. John David Kavanagh April 7, 2021 at 8:48 AM Thanks John, I honestly believe in freedom of speech, but to try ram it down our throats in the form of propaganda and lies, well that’s a whole other ball game indeed, cheers David

Robert Pettit April 7, 2021 at 8:05 AM Congratulations on your write being selected as poem of the day. You sure have garnered a lot of comments and bickering with this entry. David Kavanagh April 7, 2021 at 8:54 AM Who are you telling Robert, thanks for reminding me, you see the ripple effect I wrote about, can take on a life of its own, that was always my point, I think I’ve proven it today, damn propaganda can turn into a runaway train, cheers David

Constance La France April 7, 2021 at 8:00 AM David, congratulations on receiving POEM OF THE DAY with your powerful write, your writing is skillful, your rhyming right on and your poem has just the right mood of anger, you are a wonderful writer who is able to get your message to the reader, well done, love _Constance David Kavanagh April 7, 2021 at 9:05 AM Thank you Constance, I say it as I see it, I’m not hating anyone, simply pointing out the facts, about propaganda and tabloid media exposure, Some say I’m looking for attention and perpetuating this issue, they are wrong, it’s not in my nature to appease propaganda, cheers David

Regina Mcintosh April 7, 2021 at 7:53 AM Congrats on POTD. God bless you. David Kavanagh April 7, 2021 at 8:32 AM Heya Regina, I’ll need divine intervention before this day is out, ha ha, cheers David

Unseeking Seeker April 7, 2021 at 7:39 AM Congrats on POTD, David! Well expressed David Kavanagh April 7, 2021 at 9:08 AM Thank you seeker, I always appreciate your comments, cheers David

Heidi Sands April 7, 2021 at 7:00 AM In response to Mark, who keeps on commenting...I am sorry to say, that I am from here , a US citizen and I do think America is broken. Now, everyone can bash me, I suppose. Censorship has taken away my freedom of speech on social media. People burned our American flag and burned down our cities and others spent 4 years assaulting the president. Shall I go on? Sorry , I am done. David Kavanagh April 7, 2021 at 10:01 AM Heya Heidi when did tabloids and Keith’s recent poems ever show any truth or evidence, other than scratching the surface, and turning it into a blur of one sided interpretation, and using bombastic Jingoistic, sardonic, not ironic, language to inflame the matter, no political system is perfect, doesn’t mean it’s broken, or anarchy on every street corner, United States is strong just divided on certain issues like everywhere else, Mark Koplin April 7, 2021 at 8:46 AM Heidi, I appreciate your clarification on what you meant, thank you for that I mean no disrespect. I think of our country more like a home and a family unit. If we have an uncle or cousin that is a criminal, that doesn’t make the whole family bad. If the foundation on our home is crumbling then we fix it. It doesn’t make the whole family criminals because of a few. Heidi Sands April 7, 2021 at 8:12 AM To Mark. I guess as far as 'broken', I mean when a bike has broken parts, it is broken. When a house foundation is broken, a house is broken. When the rights of the Constitution from our 'founding' fathers are discarded and the law of the land ignored and 'in God we trust' changed or removed, it appears the foundation of America is broken Heidi Sands April 7, 2021 at 8:11 AM I used to work as an investigator. I am wondering what you mean by lack of evidence? David Kavanagh April 7, 2021 at 7:54 AM Heya Heidi, nothing wrong or offensive about your comments, but this is about tabloid poetry, if there is such a thing, it’s like say anything, without any basis, other than your own, then when taken to task not able to offer any evidence, to back up your story, other than say your a liberal, yeah that’s the strength of it, cheers David Mark Koplin April 7, 2021 at 7:10 AM Our government is broken, not the country. You are a citizen here and that gives you the right to say anything you want in my opinion. I appreciate your beliefs. F.Y.I. I did not vote for Biden. I think if anyone burns our flag they should be burnt as well. I don’t believe in censorship or burning down buildings

Kim Merryman April 7, 2021 at 6:59 AM Congrats on POTD, David! Blessings, Kim M David Kavanagh April 7, 2021 at 10:56 AM Thank you so much Kim, stay safe and strong, cheers David Heidi Sands April 7, 2021 at 8:26 AM Sorry Kim, I can't seem to edit the comment that landed here by mistake. Heidi Sands April 7, 2021 at 8:25 AM Word Hobo, thank you for your input. I find it hard to swallow that by supporting some things about a president such as peace in the Middle East and no war, secure border, good economy, etc leads to being called deplorable, racist, domestic terrorist, etc while following the law with cities burning around me, it is hard to swallow.

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