Reason A. Poteet Poet Verse

Honest Abe

How many legs does a dog have
when you count the tail as a leg?
Lincoln gave the answer of "four -
calling it a leg don't make it a leg." 

What would Abe Lincoln say today
about the verbal gymnastics
that plague our political scene?
Truth is strength that empowers.

Printing money to pay one’s bills
is bogus when it all comes down.
Giving a person sugar
does not deal with his cavity.

Saying emails have gone missing
is not saying they can’t be found.
Telling liars they are lying
doesn't diminish depravity.

written:  July 24, 2014

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Poet Destroyer A July 29, 2014 at 12:37 PM Reason! A powerful thought and theme... Verlena, has the most outrageous contest on the soup so far. She is awesome. I enjoyed viewing all the winning poems on her list. Congratulations, on making her list... XOX :) LINDA

Frederic Parker July 25, 2014 at 7:47 PM Power seeks not truth, it seeks power

Dr. Upma A. Sharma July 25, 2014 at 11:40 AM Truth empowers ,, true beyond any doubts ,, strong write n a great win Reason! Huge congrats ! Reason A. Poteet July 25, 2014 at 3:02 PM thanks, Dr. Upma, There's just something about truth that is hard to learn but once you have mastered it, it is hard to quit. Thanks for the kind words.

Robert Lindley July 25, 2014 at 8:52 AM Truth , is the truth, is the truth. My Dad taught me that by age six!! Great message, fine write and great win!! HUGE CONGRATS ON ALL THREE !!!!!! Reason A. Poteet July 25, 2014 at 9:03 AM Thanks, Robert, a poetic reply which I welcome and appreciate.

Verlena S. Walker July 24, 2014 at 11:48 PM Reason, to empower by truth is to deplete the liar with all as face value. I enjoyed this write metaphorically. Of course, you placed with these idiosyncrasies. Congratulations on your placement in my contest. Hugs and Verlena :)s! Reason A. Poteet July 25, 2014 at 9:03 AM Thank you, Verlena, I appreciate the read, the remarks, and the reward.