L Milton Hankins Poet Free verse

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 November 1, 2021 at 4:37 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 November 1, 2021 at 5:24 PM Thanks so much, John. The words are meaningful coming from you, no matter what their origins.

Bill Baker November 1, 2021 at 4:31 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 November 1, 2021 at 5:28 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 November 1, 2021 at 10:34 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 November 1, 2021 at 10:44 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.