John Lawless Poet Free verse

MY TRUTHS - not for contest

Truth be told I don’t have many
Truths…that is
My beliefs have changed
Over the years
Not always for the better
According to some
Who hold their “truths” paramount.
I tell those people
“I am what you made me”

It’s been said that
I have no filters
Will say whatever runs
Screaming through my mind
My parry and thrust
Usually involves subtle
Quixotically imbued ideas
As I bear scars from battling windmills.

I have learned to
Question the question
Question the questioner
Question why they asked
That question
In that way
At that time

I also learned from my dogs
“sniff it, if it stinks
Don’t bother to chew on it”
I haven’t mastered the licking thing
But I do clean up after myself.

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Arlo Parker October 13, 2024 at 10:43 PM This really is better than you think. Clever piece, well crafted...and poignant. Pull up those trainer briefs, Lad. :o))

Lin Lane October 12, 2024 at 7:14 PM Thank God you are potty trained.

Hilda Greenhough October 12, 2024 at 6:36 PM I'd say you tend to be analytical. Honest people make very poor bank robbers. I like this poem for it's truthfulness.

Arthur Vaso October 12, 2024 at 5:20 PM Loved this , very funny!

Jan Allison October 12, 2024 at 3:15 PM omg i am creased up john, you can be king of poop for today, that ending is just hilarious! hugs jan xx John Lawless October 12, 2024 at 3:36 PM and honor and crown I shall greatly appreciate and wear with pride....