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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

Date: 4/12/2018 11:52:00 AM

I have found a new Favorite Poet today. I really like your work Mike!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/30/2018 11:48:00 PM

Profound, and accurate, and blood-letting. Like this much!

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 3/30/2018 11:09:00 PM

Sharp pen Mike. Never thought I'd meet a bird I didn't like, but this one...

Daniel Turner

Date: 3/30/2018 10:20:00 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

Date: 3/30/2018 9:30:00 AM

Right to the point Mike, how some can behave in such a way.

Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 3/30/2018 8:19:00 AM

A very thought provoking write Mike; I'm reminded of some religious leaders after reading this!~Che :)

Arturo Michael

Date: 3/30/2018 8:16:00 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