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Alternative Facts

The earth is flat. We'll never die And unicorns exist. Olympic athletes never cheat; Decorum won't be missed. The sun did shine when Donald Trump Took office; folks all bowed Because they formed the largest yet Inauguration crowd. When Colbert talked of "truthiness," He meant it as a joke. When lies disguise as facts, our dreams Will all go up in smoke.

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Daniel Handschuh

Date: 2/23/2017 5:57:00 PM

Even the darker alternatives held a level of bizarre humor to them. In fact, the presentation of it humorously, or satirically, or ridiculously, made some of the "facts" feel like they should be true.

Daniel Handschuh

Date: 2/23/2017 5:56:00 PM

Agnes Krampe

Date: 2/14/2017 8:49:00 PM

Loved your poem, Ilene! Succinct, with lightness, and oh so true. A fave.

Phil Capitano

Date: 2/11/2017 3:42:00 AM

So true Ilene (or can anything be true, lol).

Solomon Ochwo-Oburu

Date: 1/28/2017 7:22:00 AM

Impressive. Solomon Ochwo- Oburu

Daniel Turner

Date: 1/27/2017 10:49:00 PM

Shout it loud Mrs Ilene:)

Cona Adams

Date: 1/27/2017 5:43:00 PM

I love the way you spin a rhyme, Irene. You have a real talent.

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 1/27/2017 1:50:00 PM

Strong a powerful truth brew offering, Ilene. I love how you lay out the real facts. Power to truth. A 7 and a fave. Sweet double combo. May love light your path always.