Blue Collar Reason V White Collar Crime

I recently went to court to show
a supposed voice of reason
paperwork that had been falsified
by one within his own profession;
to my "If the glove don't fit, you must acquit" surprise,
the only real voice of reason was mine -
the pristine-looking image 
of a con artist, theatrical profession 
had to be more important than the truth.

We tell our children to strive to become 
something bigger, better, and richer;
instead, we should be telling them to
become bigger, better, and life richer
than the superficial cheaters we usually 
have them look up to while they are growing up.



For "The Voice Of Reason" contest sponsored by Paula Swanson.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 12/15/2011 4:02:00 PM
A great poem and win.
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Date: 11/30/2011 8:57:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Paula's "The Voice Of Reason" contest George. Love, Carol
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Date: 11/29/2011 9:56:00 PM
George, congrats on your very well-deserved win!!
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Date: 11/29/2011 9:38:00 PM
Great sentiments George, many congratulations on your win in Paula's contest
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Date: 11/22/2011 8:58:00 PM
so true, my friend and an excelent entry for the contest.
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Date: 11/22/2011 6:53:00 PM
I wonder if people know any more what makes life richer? You strike a chord with this thought provoking verse George.
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Date: 11/22/2011 5:57:00 PM
Great poem-Love that Johnny Cochran-RIP my man :)
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