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

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 12/31/2016 10:59:00 AM
Interesting insight into the spin we're bombarded with every day - and choose to listen to. Congrats on your win! :-)
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Date: 12/28/2016 6:20:00 AM
I love this acrostic and the lesson it speaks. Congratulations on your success in the contest. Big Smiles, Dane Ann
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Date: 12/28/2016 8:20:00 PM
Thank you, Dane Ann for another sweet comment on my poetry. I will take a look at some of your recent pieces.
Date: 12/27/2016 9:04:00 PM
What a contrast they went through, what a contrast we see when we really learn to look. Congrats.
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