Muddy River

Don’t fall in the muddy river
Your strength is not meant to shiver
You must understand things hidden
Corruption decides the forbidden
For the truth to be known to you
But, evidence proves it is true
Be careful in your quick belief
Of knowledge stolen like a thief
Evil spreads like a wildfire
By corrupt who hide and conspire
But, when numbers of us do look…
Facing the lies by any crook
It’s we who have the righteous power
With good actions to empower
Together it is us who rise
To expose all those in disguise 

Heidi Sands

6/8/21
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Callus Avatar
June 18, 2021 at 2:38 AM
Your striking poem is an apt warning to beware of imposters, fraudsters and double-faced persons...those who wear sheep's clothing to trick us into believing what they say. ~ Hope you are keeping well my friend. Regards // paul
Sands Avatar
June 18, 2021 at 4:10 AM
Thank you very much for your accurate, in depth conclusion . I appreciate your feedback, Paul. I hope you are well too, my friend :)
Mcconnell Avatar
June 11, 2021 at 1:31 PM
Fine write Heidi, bringing out good counsel that needs acting upon. Take care, Gordon
Sands Avatar
June 11, 2021 at 1:52 PM
Thank you very much Gordon. I hope you have a nice evening. :)
Rose  Avatar
June 11, 2021 at 12:03 PM
Let us be truthful lest we fall into the muck of deceit. What a lovely example you give us, Thank you for sharing your talent today, have a good one Heidi
Sands Avatar
June 11, 2021 at 12:59 PM
Yes, true. Thank you for your kind visit and you are welcome. I hope you enjoy the evening :)
Laurie Avatar
June 9, 2021 at 9:04 PM
Hello Heidi … corrupted people most certainly muddy the waters convincing us if they can of being honest citizens doing a public duty - nicely written Heidi - Lindsay
Sands Avatar
June 10, 2021 at 2:01 AM
True Lindsay. Thank you very much for your kind input. I hope all is well :)
Gentile Avatar
June 9, 2021 at 1:05 PM
I love how you compare the difficulty to find the truth as a muddy rule, Great metaphor Heidi! It is so very true and I totally agree with your sentiment. Happy Wednesday xxoo
Sands Avatar
June 9, 2021 at 2:42 PM
Hi Mike. Thank you for letting me know that. It is nice to see your comment. Happy Wednesday . Xxoo
Balasubramanian Avatar
June 9, 2021 at 12:24 PM
I agree, we must together rise against those in disguise. Only then things will change. Wonderful write.
Sands Avatar
June 9, 2021 at 12:31 PM
Thank you Rama. I appreciate your comment on this :)
Michael Avatar
June 9, 2021 at 11:57 AM
You sound young and strong here...Love the spirit...
Sands Avatar
June 9, 2021 at 12:30 PM
Thank you Arturo. I hope I am still young lol. :)
Trifiatis Avatar
June 9, 2021 at 10:45 AM
Amen, my dearest friend, Heidi! We all have to rise and fight those who disguise themselves as something they are not! Hugs xxx
Sands Avatar
June 9, 2021 at 11:03 AM
Yes, exactly! Thank you very much Demetrios. I am happy to see your comment on this. Hugs xxx :)
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