Eric Nolan Poet Free verse

Ballot

Politics
Politicians
Definition: (Webster’s dictionary)
To deceive, dismay, confuse or blind 
How perfect !
Simply put 
Misplaced faith by the masses 
But truly not our fault 
Just a little slow that’s all 
When you’ve been lied to from the beginning 
What else do you have to compare it to ?
But lets look at it for what it really is 
******** !!!
Who can sling it and sugarcoat it the best 
Wins my vote
The lesser of two evils I suppose 
It almost seems like a talent show 
Who can dazzle, dance, and defy the one thing we really want
TRUTH !!!
Very simple, effective, and enlightening
Though a scary concept I admit 
But definitely something new 
But then again………..
Would they believe you ??
If they did tell the truth 
How would we know ??
Think about it 

Eric ( and sometimes not )

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Indiana Shaw January 23, 2020 at 6:50 PM Just what is the truth anymore . . . : / Eric Nolan January 23, 2020 at 7:45 PM Truth is what you believe and since lies are all thats offered, truth is simply a lie you believe. Thank you for you question.

Eric Nolan November 29, 2009 at 10:05 AM I am honored you think it's worthy. Thank you so much.

Donna Golden November 29, 2009 at 9:58 AM P.S. This one's going into my favorites.

Donna Golden November 29, 2009 at 9:57 AM Eric, this one is fantastic! You've summed it up perfectly for me! Hugs, Donna

Sue Mason October 31, 2009 at 2:53 PM Another wonderful write from you !! Been awhile since you've posted here at the Soup. Hope you have much, much more to share with the bubbling pot ... smile ...

Constance La France August 25, 2009 at 6:36 AM great poem(i enjoyed it)you asked about my style of writing(well)i love the style of the writer ee cummings)its a style used in many of his poems(check out his poem)i carry your heart with me(i have adopted his style)reminds me of(an echoe)in the background(and)the poem is always in lower case(no punctuation)and it suits my writing(and inspires me)and i just like it(try it)