Jenna Logan Poet Rhyme

Skullduggery

Over and over there's evidence of the same old story
People giving up their honor when tempted by greed
Seeking fame, fortune and their perception of glory
when they already have much more than they need.

It's a tale of skullduggery about those who are blind
to how they take advantage of those who are weak.
It tells of what it can do to mess with a man's mind,
when it's a lofty position he or she chooses to seek.

Those who are unscrupulous will wallow in the gutter
promising anything, if it's what people want to hear.
They spew lies with every egotistical word they utter,
masked with a smile to make them seem to be sincere.

I know this sounds like another jab at maligned politics,
but this same scenario applies to many walks of life.
Many dupe, misleading others, using a bag of tricks,
but their hypocrisy often results in conflicts and strife.

They fool gullible folks with hope of unreachable dreams
Preying on their concerns, making them believe it's true
but all the while their only goals are dishonest schemes
to take control, no matter who it is they have to screw.

They never shoulder blame for the mistakes they make
always have an excuse for empty promises they've broken.
The naïve will sadly believe them, but it ends in heartache.
Beware knaves who seldom tell the truth with words spoken.


October 14, 2021
Pick-A-Title, Vol 26 Contest    Title Chosen: Skullduggery
Sponsored by Edward Ibeh

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Sam Kauffman November 3, 2021 at 2:04 PM Indeed, Jenna. Deceit, lying, devious schemes are true "skullduggery" that is alive and well in our world. Congratulations on your win. Skullduggery is so well exposed in your lyric images and words.

John Lawless November 3, 2021 at 6:32 AM "and he beat goes on"...and on....and on.. Great write Jenna. An extrapolation of the "let he who is without sin cast the first stone".....the house and senate would be an echoless vacuum.

Christuraj Alex November 3, 2021 at 4:20 AM "They never shoulder blame for the mistakes they make always have an excuse for empty promises they've broken." The whole poem is beautiful. Congratulations!

Edward Ibeh November 2, 2021 at 3:04 PM This is a spectacular piece, Jenna:-) I especially loved the last stanza! Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest.

Caren Krutsinger October 22, 2021 at 12:41 AM This is so telling and true "They fool gullible folks with hope of unreachable dreams Preying on their concerns, making them believe it's true but all the while their only goals are dishonest schemes to take control, no matter who it is they have to screw." So sadly true! Great pen Jenna. Jenna Logan October 22, 2021 at 7:51 AM It really is a shame that some people whatever it takes to get what they want, and I'm not just talking about politics.

Gordon Mcconnell October 17, 2021 at 1:19 PM Fine piece Jenna telling well the plight of politics all over the globe, this has fine rhyme and flow with good imagery too. Take care, Gordon Jenna Logan October 18, 2021 at 10:50 AM My thoughts could just as easily apply to many other things. Thank you, Gordon.

Gershon Wolf October 16, 2021 at 8:50 PM Sure do agree with you here... Leads me to think that Will Rogers old saw of 'There's a sucker born every minute' has an unspoken axiom: -- There's a charlatan born every minute too. Sage words, Jenna. Caveat emptor! ~ gw Jenna Logan October 17, 2021 at 3:06 AM Yep, and some politicians turn them into succors with their lies. I think it is P T Barnum who is credited with that statement.

L Milton Hankins October 15, 2021 at 9:15 AM An extremely well-written plea for ethical and moral living in leadership. So well-done, Jenna! BTW, congratulations again on your top trophy win!!! Jenna Logan October 17, 2021 at 3:03 AM I appreciate your lauding comments very much. Milt. Thanks again.

Victor Buhagiar October 14, 2021 at 9:37 AM The greedy little realized they take nothing with them. Jenna Logan October 14, 2021 at 1:48 PM That’s the absolute truth, Victor.

Vijay Pandit October 14, 2021 at 7:12 AM Sadly the game of trickery goes on. Your theme boldly points to the unscrupulous taking advantage of the uninformed. You always write such fine, winning poems, Jenna. Jenna Logan October 14, 2021 at 1:47 PM I’m pleased by your reaction to these lines. Thanks, Vijay.