P.S. Awtry Poet Rhyme

By Then We'll Be Dead

Whispers and intrigue 
and things that shan’t be said,
not uttered or stuttered--
minds shuttered instead.

You cannot, you shall not,
believe your own eyes.
You must put your trust in 
our false facts and lies.

Sit down, and be quiet! 
You don’t need to think!
Ignore feigned enemies, 
when you catch them wink.

You must believe 
what we say is true,
because we’re much smarter--
we’re thinking for you!

We’re right, and we know it. 
There’s no doubt about it!
You can tell that we’re right 
‘cause we’re loud when we shout it.

Ignore all the things 
that come to light later.
If you should mention those,
well--you’re just a hater.

This is the story. 
Now march to our drum.
All those who don’t,
are worthless and dumb!

           * * *

One day some scholar 
will take a fresh look
and write a best seller, 
an award-winning book.

She’ll reveal the whole truth,
opposite all that we’ve read.
But don’t wait to read it,
‘cause by then we’ll be dead!

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January 6, 2022
King Size Bull Crap Contest
Charlie Messina, sponsor

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Panagiota Romios September 23, 2022 at 2:34 PM It is very clear to me, that this hiding of the truth, is costing every grown up and child. PROPAGANDA had Hitler be the know it all of the day. This cost many deaths to Germans. In particular to German Jews,…..same nonsense going on today. And the hooligans who want a free ticket to ride are the new Nazis! You better not have any money, if so, you are evil and will ge jailed, harassed or lied about. I don’t see a bright future ahead…Fantastic, just fantastic poem. Hugs, Pangie

Geoffrey Brewer March 8, 2022 at 5:21 PM Dear P.S. I had missed this brilliant litany of well deserved exposure of the self selected elite who claim enlightenment and thus the right to control our lives in soft tyranny. Very well said! Keep taking the spicy food!

Wilson Lemani February 2, 2022 at 3:38 AM wonderful poem, by the way what did you eat on the day you wrote this ?hhhhhh P.S. Awtry February 9, 2022 at 7:16 AM Gee I don’t recall—probably something spicy ;)

Ann Peck February 1, 2022 at 8:06 AM HaHa--what a great critique of Today's World! It's sharp and insightful with great rhyme--love it :) P.S. Awtry February 9, 2022 at 7:15 AM Thank you Ann :)

Valerie Staton January 29, 2022 at 11:58 AM Nice rhythm. Enjoyed reading this poem. P.S. Awtry January 29, 2022 at 2:44 PM Hi Valerie! Thank you! -ps

Andrew John January 20, 2022 at 1:34 AM Intriguing. Nice piece P.S. Awtry January 20, 2022 at 7:53 AM Yes, I believe something is afoot. I have been reading some of your work today and enjoying your excellent poems! Thank you for stopping by :) ~ps

Christuraj Alex January 18, 2022 at 9:26 PM Very attractive title. Beautiful narration. Congratulations! P.S. Awtry January 19, 2022 at 7:43 AM Thank you Christuraj! (I thought perhaps the title was a bit off-putting...) ~ps

Timothy Mcguire January 18, 2022 at 7:26 PM You are a great poet, you use words very well! P.S. Awtry January 19, 2022 at 7:43 AM What a generous comment. Thank you very much. ~ps

Charles Messina January 18, 2022 at 4:24 PM P.S., this is so well-written and creative. Love this. So true, we are being deterred by the media at such high levels that I try not to even watch the news anymore. Congratulations on your win! Love & Hugs Charlie P.S. Awtry January 18, 2022 at 4:38 PM Hi Charlie, I so appreciate your visit and kind comments about this little poem that really nearly wrote itself. I thank you for sponsoring such an interesting contest! :) ~ps

Jennifer Proxenos January 14, 2022 at 11:42 PM Wow what words of wisdom, spun creatively into a poem. Even the film industry is pulled into crime by the mafia and governmental departments, even royalty. I mistrust the rich and famous, they manipulate us, as they think they are untouchable. This has happened throughout history, but thanks to social media, in fact multi media ,we now hear about all these inhumane controlling, despicable acts. Well penned dear friend, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. P.S. Awtry January 15, 2022 at 8:35 AM So true! The elite-better-Than and too-big-to-fail types…. Glad you liked this one Jennifer! - ps

Bj Legros Kelley January 14, 2022 at 2:06 AM Faved! Amazing write. P.S. Awtry January 14, 2022 at 2:17 AM Thank you BJ for the fave! I am glad you liked this one :)

Wren Rushing January 13, 2022 at 6:39 PM You must put your trust in our false facts and lies. Love that line! Keep spreading the truth P.S! A fave for me as well! P.S. Awtry January 13, 2022 at 7:07 PM Thank you for the fave! CrAzY times we're living in! ~ps

Andrea Dietrich January 10, 2022 at 12:52 PM a fave for me. You keep telling the truth. although we cannot wake up the brainwashed, we can do our best to rattle the cages. I am so thankful for people like you in the world. By the way, many good books on this topic HAVE been written. The current really good one is The Real anthony Fauci by Robert F. kennedy Jr. he shows ALL the real facts and it's clear and true. but our world is controlled by all evil leaders, so truth is squashed and even his book will not convince the lost ones. P.S. Awtry January 10, 2022 at 1:16 PM I feel like we are not getting the whole truth about many things. I wonder what history will have to say about the times we are living in. Thank you for the fave. You are too kind. :)

Gershon Wolf January 8, 2022 at 7:38 PM This is a FAVE, P.S. You have depicted the Truth about all the lies that are being foisted on us by the you-know-whos. Thanks, gw Gershon Wolf February 3, 2022 at 10:10 PM When the poem 'writes itself,' I've found that it usually top-notch -- just like this one. Kudos, P.S. P.S. Awtry January 8, 2022 at 7:58 PM Oh, wow a FAVE! Thank you. This one really wrote itself. :) ~ps

Terry Flood January 7, 2022 at 2:58 PM Very smart writing, P.S. it could clearly relate to many facets of ‘human contention’ but my mind went straight for the vax/anti-vax dispute… clever how your words could be seen as spoken from either side of the fence. Like it lots. Terry P.S. Awtry January 7, 2022 at 4:17 PM O good! I am growing more and more distrustful of the ruling class—and the talking heads—left and right! Thank you so much for your encouraging comment :) -ps

Rico Leffanta January 7, 2022 at 10:53 AM Well reasoned and scribed! Aloha! P.S. Awtry January 7, 2022 at 11:05 AM Thank you dear Rico! :) ~ps

Connie Marcum Wong January 7, 2022 at 9:16 AM The intelligent seek out their own answers and find the truth. Excellently composed P.S. A fave! This poem may have been divinely guided. New year blessings xxoo P.S. Awtry January 7, 2022 at 11:05 AM Oh, wow, thank you for the fave! Yes, seems skepticism and wisdom are first cousins :) ~ps

Anil Deo January 6, 2022 at 11:52 PM Seriously hilarious PSA! The most rhythmic lilt to how Power to the hilt will every truth Tilt. Glad u are not Dead, everywhere. Shalom shalom. Anil P.S. Awtry January 7, 2022 at 7:16 AM Thank you Anil for your poetic response! This was one that just came to me all at once :) -ps