Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Preaching to the Choir

I get my updates on the news
From certain magazines
And papers, which are quite in sync
With how my mindset leans.

Of course, their editorials
Make so much sense to me
That I can’t understand
How anyone could disagree.

However, there are outlets
For the news which do not jibe
With my beliefs, endorsing those
To whom I don’t subscribe.

I neither read nor listen to
These views, which I oppose
And likewise, they’ve no interest
In what my side might propose.

All those preaching to the choir
Know that time and time again,
They would trade the chance of open minds
To hear one more “Amen!”

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Gershon Wolf January 15, 2024 at 8:09 PM So true. Amen.

Terry Flood January 15, 2024 at 11:09 AM It’s strange but true that we all tend to view and listen to stations/channels that are in line with views we already hold. It’s hardly the best way to gain insight into opposing views, but hey, we are but human. A smartly observed write, Ilene. Terry

Tom Cunningham January 14, 2024 at 10:05 PM A lot of what's out there is hogwash, but sometimes it's hard to separate the wheat from the chaffe. Tom

Hilda Greenhough January 14, 2024 at 11:52 AM A great poem with lots of validity. Thank you again for a rhyming, timely poem