Reason A. Poteet Poet Acrostic

Post Truth 2016

P  Post-truths are words designed to mislead us
O  Obviously, yet "facts" that are appealing.
S  Some are political; some petty; why fuss?
T  Talking points survive, despite de-bunking.  

T  Time has come to bid post-truth a goodbye;
R  Right thinking minus intent is old as dirt.
U  Under devilish distortion, the author of lies.
T  "Truth is absolute," our Creator sighs. 
H  He knew about word play before Eve ever heard,
S  "Surely God did not mean you would die." 


written Dec. 17, 2016

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Mark Martin December 31, 2016 at 10:59 AM Interesting insight into the spin we're bombarded with every day - and choose to listen to. Congrats on your win! :-)

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen December 28, 2016 at 6:20 AM I love this acrostic and the lesson it speaks. Congratulations on your success in the contest. Big Smiles, Dane Ann Reason A. Poteet December 28, 2016 at 8:20 PM Thank you, Dane Ann for another sweet comment on my poetry. I will take a look at some of your recent pieces.

Rob Carmack December 27, 2016 at 9:04 PM What a contrast they went through, what a contrast we see when we really learn to look. Congrats.