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