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Living With the Truth

To hear some tell it our country is going to pot They say the way it used to be, we’ve all forgot As for me, I cannot say it has changed that much I make my freedom; perhaps I am out of touch. The times I think change somewhat naturally But I am still the product of who I am culturally I believe in telling the truth, unpleasant as it is Some want to listen to the “big lie,” big lie ‘tis. Isn’t it time we learned the truth of our history Unmasking all that is enshrouded in mystery Learning to deal with the life we’ve been handed Instead of a life by malcontents’ colors branded. Everyone has a right to their own way of thinking Declaring everyone “woke” as a cop-out is stinking I am not the product of a particular political party I am the product of a good mind—hale and hearty! written July 30, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/31/2021 7:02:00 PM

I think we all need to forget this political party stuff; I know I love being an independent right now. It makes my life easier! I do not like division.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/31/2021 7:07:00 PM

I don't either, but it's sort of difficult to live and interact with other people these days. I think it will all work out...maybe after I'm dead and gone, but it will work out.

David Mchattie

Date: 7/31/2021 12:53:00 PM

Well voiced my friend. It will be interesting what the next few years bring. Have a great day.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/31/2021 1:22:00 PM

Yes, it will be interesting, David. Thanks so much for reading my poem and commenting. I really appreciate it.