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I, the Seeker of Truth

Mind if I tell you, honestly, I’m a seeker Of truth in all things … a realist I’d say, Who traffics in sound research, fact-finding, and I have little patience with wild conspiracy theories Misstatements, and opinionated talking heads, “News” programs slanted to the right or the left Rabble-rousing tricksters who dabble recklessly With the lives of the weak and the undereducated Gullible people who fall in line with the latest buzz, Wallowing in the muck of shameful lies and deceit, Who “gag at a gnat and swallow a camel,” I think, And for whom an ill-gotten moment in the spotlight Increases some bizarre hunger for public acclaim So, I…I ask what have I done lately for the benefit Of the “huddled masses yearning to be free,” While others work feverishly to destroy democracy? written November 1, 2021

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John Lawless

Date: 11/1/2021 4:37:00 PM

Milt, someone(a mentor I think) once told me..."the truth is true and all is well unconquerable life prevails" (Not sure if he stole it from some else but it stuck with me for many years). This poem brought the thought back.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/1/2021 5:24:00 PM

Thanks so much, John. The words are meaningful coming from you, no matter what their origins.

Bill Baker

Date: 11/1/2021 4:31:00 PM

Well stated Milton, I agree we all need to look at ourselves and at what we're doing to help those seekers that are in need. As they ( the committe of they ) say, actions speak louder than words. Thanks for sharing your straight forward thoughts.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/1/2021 5:28:00 PM

Thank you, Bill. It's a real pleasure to see you getting involved here at Poetry Soup. I hope you will find us a delightful poetic home. Welcome!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 11/1/2021 10:34:00 AM

You mean you are not enjoying the "Rabble-rousing tricksters who dabble recklessly With the lives of the weak and the undereducated" Me either!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/1/2021 10:44:00 AM

I certainly am not! It behooves all of us to speak out against behavior that is harmful to our existence as individuals and as a society. You do it so often, Caren, in your incredible metaphors. Your poetry has opened so many windows of inquiry for me, and you probably didn't even realize it.