Mike Hauser Poet Rhyme

Righteous Bird

I spend my life
On my righteous perch
Mocking you
Like a mocking bird

Do as I say 
Not as I do
What's good for me
Is not for you

What I find out
I sing out loud
Telling those
Up and down

What they should say
What they should do
How to behave
What circles to move

I consider myself
A righteous bird
From head to feet
In deed and word

What's good for the gander
Is not for the goose
When all that really matters
Is my version of truth

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Dean Wood April 12, 2018 at 11:52 AM I have found a new Favorite Poet today. I really like your work Mike!

Caren Krutsinger March 30, 2018 at 11:48 PM Profound, and accurate, and blood-letting. Like this much!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart March 30, 2018 at 11:09 PM Sharp pen Mike. Never thought I'd meet a bird I didn't like, but this one...

Daniel Turner March 30, 2018 at 10:20 AM Mike, As usual, I like what you have written here. That last line, "My version of the truth" Great oxymoron! There is but only one version of the "truth".

Heidi Sands March 30, 2018 at 9:30 AM Right to the point Mike, how some can behave in such a way.

Cheryl Hoffman March 30, 2018 at 8:19 AM A very thought provoking write Mike; I'm reminded of some religious leaders after reading this!~Che :)

Arturo Michael March 30, 2018 at 8:16 AM I like the vibe of the poem...the rhythm and flow of the words...and the message is clear...All the best Mike...Happy Easter