Ignoring Many Facts

Many politicians vociferously lie Many politicians either hide or omit the truth Many times, I sit down quietly in a booth Enjoying a glass of chocolate mousse And drinking orange juice Serenely to listen and analyze many lawmakers’ words I laugh like crazy, because they invent many worlds And mess up like hyperactive toddlers I bet that many of my readers Know exactly what I am talking about Watch their lips and their eyes And these magicians are full of tricks and lies Believe me, I never like the notes that they put out Oh! Yeah, they enjoy displaying their skills on the canvas Yes, they often raise many doubts in my consciousness Frankly, I barely believe in less than ten Percent of what these quintessential whistle-stoppers say Most of them rely, behind the scene, in pay- to- play Which is absolutely illegal and verboten You probably know a few con artists that are Like that, especially the one who’s not afraid to start a war Over nonsense or to retaliate, because they have the means The poor soldiers that they abuse and the deadly guns That show no mercy To Humanity Let me know if you have or have had a similar experience Where countless officeholders or politicians Can neither see their shadows nor themselves in the mirror These days, it is hard to find a good and honest leader Facts always matter And lies cause pain, death and despair. Copyright © March 2022, Hébert Logerie, All rights reserved Hébert Logerie is the author of several books of poetry.