Convictions, Anyone?

Does it seem strange?
Men will sell their souls,
for votes.
Twisting their beliefs
into a rumpled heap.
Lubricated lies,
when they are greased,
slither and slide,
like a snake.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Kershaw Avatar
July 24, 2009 at 12:39 AM
Bill, Direct, Critical, Biting and Observant. Well Done Sir. Always, Will
Peranteau Avatar
July 23, 2009 at 6:04 PM
These souls my friend,..are not of the dieing breed ! Great poem !! james
Richards Avatar
July 23, 2009 at 5:47 PM
Lubricated lies.....what a great description of deceit! Well said!
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