Opinion

Every one’s got an opinion
We are entitled to our views
But, we won’t all agree the 
Difference often times are 
Huge
Somehow the simpler the 
Problem harder the 
Moot
Layering instead of issues 
Open wounds
And personalized attacks 
Are used
A point of contention is
The deliberate disguising of
The truth 
Distorting facts
Figures assembled by rote
Really there are a lot to be
Desired
Having regards to the distance
Between what had first prompt 
The opinion
And the reasoning that led
To this irrational tirade and suit
A stuck in a bog like situation
Ensue 
Like the dreaded dream state 
Being awake and can’t speak 
Move or do what you want to
While the root rot
The debates rambles on 
Unable to; save quip,
Get a grip on solid ground
Consensus pursuit
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Dietrich Avatar
October 19, 2024 at 10:58 AM
And on and on t goes. Especially this election years. Stopping again at your "best" poem as chosen by your peers!
Dietrich Avatar
December 7, 2022 at 12:57 PM
Thanks again for your recent visit to my poetry, Weston
Gregory Avatar
March 18, 2023 at 6:12 AM
Andrea thank you for sharing those unique observation with vivid imagery
Nicole Avatar
September 11, 2022 at 7:25 PM
We all have the right to our own opinion. We should always listen to each other - never forcing anyone to believe the way we do. This is deep and powerful writing, Weston. Many wonderful blessings to you. ~ Brandy
Gregory Avatar
March 18, 2023 at 6:08 AM
thks Brandy, we butt heads on issues in life and our true take do count...
Dietrich Avatar
June 8, 2022 at 6:27 PM
i could not find a poem I had not yet commented to but I clicked on your best poems. This is top of the list.
Gregory Avatar
July 24, 2022 at 7:38 AM
thank you Andrea, you have given me a boost, you being such a prolific poet.
Yisrael Avatar
April 18, 2022 at 1:56 PM
Thanks for sharing this poem with me; also for nicely putting this poem in a very insightful way. I enjoyed it and keep writing. This is not an opinion, but a fact. LOL ??.
Gregory Avatar
July 24, 2022 at 7:34 AM
thanks yehuwdiyth, attuned on different level, gives your views so much more.
Yisrael Avatar
April 18, 2022 at 1:57 PM
This means I am Laughing out Loud.
Lawrence Avatar
September 3, 2021 at 8:04 AM
Weston, A stuck in a bog like situation Ensue Like the dreaded dream state Being awake and can’t speak Move or do what you want to.... So true of the many. This is amazing and precise description of what is going on around us. It is so many layers of the onion. Thanks for shedding light . Blessings to you, Susan :)
Gregory Avatar
September 7, 2021 at 12:13 PM
hi Susan welcome, thks for the kind words.
Dietrich Avatar
April 15, 2017 at 7:55 PM
did you ever see this poster: "It's my opinion and it's very true" (I swear everyone must have this poster at their house. haha)
Gregory Avatar
April 17, 2017 at 4:39 PM
no i haven't seen that poster but i guess the poster is attesting to an irrefutable assumption, and we all know what assume makes us out to be; (ass-u-me). lol
Dietrich Avatar
April 15, 2017 at 7:55 PM
Weston, this is so different from the other one where you used colloquial language! This one seems like didactic? Is it for that contest? it SHOULD be!!
Gregory Avatar
April 17, 2017 at 4:31 PM
its the flow that is my undoing Andrea...your deduction is spot on point... here on the island is a dub style...
Raynes Avatar
July 27, 2016 at 12:00 AM
yep, I agree Weston, and an opinion is the cheapest and most easily swayed think we each own. An interesting write. I enjoyed this.
Gregory Avatar
December 8, 2016 at 8:24 PM
Thank you Lewis. Yeah its like that at time..
Hicks Avatar
June 24, 2016 at 12:41 PM
There's a lot of truth in what you write here, Weston. A lot of people seem to resort to personal attacks when they find it difficult to attack an argument ... therefore conflating the issue that quickly turns into a mudslinging war. And the cycle continues ...
Gregory Avatar
July 22, 2016 at 10:11 AM
You are right Timothy. Thank you
Sankey- Lewis Avatar
June 15, 2016 at 8:05 AM
Thank you for visiting "Rainbow... ." Your "Opinion" resonates with me because I've come under fire recently. Fact is, the majority of people I'm acquainted with would beg to differ with that person who is somewhat toxic. I find smooth sailing with 90% of persons I come in contact with. That opinionated person is also a controller, bully, shit starter, aggressive female, dictator, bitter/sweet. Bless you Weston. You've got remarkable foresight.
Gregory Avatar
July 22, 2016 at 10:12 AM
Thank you iris,
Gregory Avatar
July 22, 2016 at 10:09 AM
Thank you iris,
Ball Avatar
June 13, 2016 at 7:45 PM
Well said my friend. Everybody has an opinion and everyone is entitled to that opinion as long as it doesn't cause our way of life to be diminished. Problem is so many people share the same opinion but express it differently and so people argue over the same thing while agreeing on it at the same time because there are so many ways to say the same thing. Does this make sense? Great job my friend. God Bless and a seven from me. (in my opinion) JB
Gregory Avatar
June 14, 2016 at 11:29 AM
Well said...thank you for your rate. Bless
Gasun Avatar
May 15, 2016 at 4:11 AM
An awesome write my dear friend, Weston. You described creatively well about sharing of our own views/opinion.. I enjoyed every line. Thanks a lot for sharing! love and hug, Galeo
Gregory Avatar
May 15, 2016 at 6:54 PM
Galeocommment glad u like it, appreciate ur comment. Bless
Horsman Avatar
April 22, 2016 at 8:58 AM
This is an amazing poem, Weston
Gregory Avatar
May 15, 2016 at 6:52 PM
Thank harry apprieciate your comment...bless
Yisrael Avatar
March 31, 2016 at 2:54 PM
And yes it was a typo. Lol.... and I meant good job, thisis a simple typo too.
Yisrael Avatar
March 31, 2016 at 2:52 PM
hey Weston, nice poem and I just love it. good jog and thanks for your comment too, that's on my poem. appreciate it and have a bless day.
Gregory Avatar
May 15, 2016 at 6:49 PM
Thanks for your kind comment yehuwdiyth. Bless
Devnath  Avatar
March 28, 2016 at 9:51 AM
Beautiful poem on how opinion is passed, enjoyed a lot my lovely friend. Experienced from observation with insight. Loved always, bl
Gregory Avatar
March 30, 2016 at 6:45 PM
thanks devnath you encourage me in a good way. bless
A   Avatar
February 23, 2016 at 9:51 PM
Weston Gregory, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing, hope to see a new one from you again. LOVE LINDA
Gregory Avatar
March 19, 2016 at 7:33 PM
Hi linda glad you like this piece, I really fuljoy writing it. God bless
A  Avatar
January 2, 2016 at 12:11 AM
WESTON, pleasure to read :) HAVE YOURSELF HAPPY 2016. ...... SKAT
Gregory Avatar
March 17, 2016 at 3:35 PM
Thanks for your visit, have great year. Bless
Kiser Avatar
January 26, 2015 at 4:47 PM
So true...well written.
Gregory Avatar
March 17, 2016 at 3:33 PM
Thanks its a joy to share. Bless
A   Avatar
December 25, 2014 at 11:11 PM
Weston, it's me again,, Stopping by to say hi, and wish you the best... Enjoy your days and the coming New Year. Love ~LINDA~
Gregory Avatar
January 18, 2015 at 11:04 AM
Big up Linda... all the best to you and your family...
A   Avatar
August 28, 2014 at 3:12 PM
Very deep Weston, well expressed and penned. We are all entitled to our own opinion, does not mean they are always on a positive level. enjoyed..Linda
Gregory Avatar
January 18, 2015 at 11:03 AM
Hi Linda...I find that also to be so...glad you like it.
Jamoner Avatar
August 28, 2014 at 2:04 PM
So True.. This is well crafted ^^
Gregory Avatar
January 18, 2015 at 11:01 AM
yes is true.....thanks
Yvonne Avatar
August 22, 2014 at 6:41 PM
this is excellent. just amazing writing.
Gregory Avatar
January 18, 2015 at 11:00 AM
happy to share....thanks
Kiser Avatar
August 7, 2014 at 4:53 PM
Well done!
Gregory Avatar
August 20, 2014 at 3:20 PM
thks...
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