David Kavanagh Poet Tanka

Fueling Fires With Lies

can’t win improvise
             crocodile tears woeful cries 
                   hypocrites disguise
           endless feigning soul destroyed 
        truth turns to ash neath stone eyes
     
By 
David Kavanagh

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Sara Kendrick February 8, 2021 at 3:52 AM Those stone eyes are very telling and scary. Sara David Kavanagh February 8, 2021 at 4:50 AM Only if it’s a real crocodile, the pretend ones are toothless cheers David

Alexis Y. February 7, 2021 at 2:29 PM Hi David, What a deep and well-written write. Lies are so common these days; they appear as truth. Well done:-) Alexis David Kavanagh February 7, 2021 at 2:49 PM Heya Alexis, I love lies in a story or poem, that’s part of writing and intrigue, but when manipulated in the guise of political statements, to purposely fan hatred and egos, as you said they appear true, cheers David

Panagiota Romios February 7, 2021 at 2:08 PM Fantastic verse, David. Truth doesn't seem to matter anymore. Plenty of narrative that blows truth out of the water.. Great job Panagiota David Kavanagh February 7, 2021 at 2:16 PM Thank you Panagiota, your so right, it doesn’t seem to matter, I love made up stories in poetry, but pushing it with a hidden agenda, no thanks, cheers David

Heidi Sands February 7, 2021 at 1:44 PM Well written David :) David Kavanagh February 7, 2021 at 1:48 PM Heya Heidi, that nearly rhymes, thank you so much cheers David