Mark Toney Poet Free verse

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Real Eyes See

I realize

I have real eyes

That see real lies—

     ~Nearsighted
          (rule of law)

     ~Farsighted
          (rule of lies)

     ~The "ayes" have it
          (hidden agenda)

     ~The "ayes" have it
          (secret addenda)

     ~The "ayes" have it
          (hate crimes)

     ~The "ayes" have it
          (critical times)

     ~Unmitigated truth
          (entombed)

     ~Undocumented lies
          (exhumed)

I realize

I have real eyes

That see real lies—

     ~As the world cries





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12/13/2019

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Line Gauthier August 11, 2020 at 4:08 PM Well penned and original ~ Mark Toney August 11, 2020 at 8:23 PM Thanks, Line! ~Mark

FJ Thomas January 2, 2020 at 10:14 AM I agree with the others! Clever and creative! If only we were born with these eyes. Well done Mark! Mark Toney January 2, 2020 at 2:29 PM So true, FJ. If only we were born with them! Thank you for your very encouraging comment and visit. ~Mark