Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

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 February 23, 2017 at 5:57 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 February 23, 2017 at 5:56 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.

Agnes Krampe February 14, 2017 at 8:49 PM Loved your poem, Ilene! Succinct, with lightness, and oh so true. A fave.

Phil Capitano February 11, 2017 at 3:42 AM So true Ilene (or can anything be true, lol).

Solomon Ochwo-Oburu January 28, 2017 at 7:22 AM Impressive. Solomon Ochwo- Oburu

Daniel Turner January 27, 2017 at 10:49 PM Shout it loud Mrs Ilene:)

Cona Adams January 27, 2017 at 5:43 PM I love the way you spin a rhyme, Irene. You have a real talent.

Freddie Robinson Jr. January 27, 2017 at 1:50 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.