Opinions

Sandpaper noise of idle chatter
intrudes upon my inner thoughts
Scraps flake off their intelligence
to show the ignorance they brought

How grandiose they believe themselves
in opinions they all voice
Just mere babble spoken as truth
as though their egos have no choice

Gathered in packs like wild dogs
seeking the weakest in the herd
Working to hamstring individual ideas
by using all the current buzzwords

All that is missing is their soapbox
from which they can pontificate
Upon an unstable foundation
spewing words that carry no weight
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Smith Avatar
March 28, 2011 at 4:05 PM
Wow, I really LOVE this. Haha. Enjoyed. Take care of yourself. Dana'lynn
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March 28, 2011 at 12:22 PM
I especially like the last stanza..Got a chuckle..Enjoyed reading this afternoon..Sara
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March 28, 2011 at 8:45 AM
Enjoyed reading your amazing poetry this morning Paula. May you have a beautiful week of good health, love and baskets overflowing with inspiration. Love, Carol
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