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Political Correctness

Virtue (stood upon its head) decried the lack of dignity Logic (twisted, tortured, wronged) confessed suspect validity Honour closed its eyes denial easier than arguing As antistrophic chorus rang from madding crowds like caroling Self-inflicted lynched themselves as vigilantes took their prize And all the while some people wondered if we humans realize Pendulums are meant to swing, so we should view this with concern The further we compel the thing … the stronger, harder it returns June 1, 2018

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Date: 6/2/2018 12:23:00 PM
There is a lot of truth in your poem today When that pendulum swings its bound to return ten fold the things you sent it out with, Well done Brian, Thanks for sharing
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Brian Densham
Date: 7/8/2018 12:02:00 PM
People are funny - and great topics for poetry! Thanks for reading!
Date: 6/2/2018 8:03:00 AM
The USA is a prime example of what you describe.
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Brian Densham
Date: 7/8/2018 12:02:00 PM
The USA is not alone, trust me. Thanks fro reading and responding.
Date: 6/1/2018 10:59:00 AM
Written for Brian Strand's contest 'EARLY JUNE 2018 PREMEIRE ,ANY FORM OR NONE,ANY THEME,UPTO A MAX OF 20 LINES'
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