Kyle Kriticos Poet Political Verse

Speak Freely

Give me some contention
I need a good head spin 
I don't think you can fathom
All the trouble that we’re in

Serve free speech for dinner
Let's cut it to pieces
To divide it among us
And see how far it reaches

If you told me what you thought
Would I be compromised? 
And in the heat from your fire
Would I have to pick sides?

If I told you what I thought
Would it pull out your roots?
Would it give you the impulse
To give me the boot?

I am no dogmatist 
Man, I just want the truth
If you ban the contention
You are banning the proof 

If some opinions are contraband
Then can't I conclude:
If the truth can't defend itself
How is it true?

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David William Breidenthal March 28, 2018 at 11:55 PM Very amazing poem here. Thanks for your comment on my poem. You are thoughtful and kind to do so. ^_^-JWE

Akkina Downing March 18, 2018 at 1:51 PM Kyle, totally an awesome write...And yeah, I agree with Joe, truth in its self evident! Also agree with Silent One, never be afraid to speak your truth of mind :) amazing write I enjoyed this very much! Hugs :)

Joseph P. DiMino March 15, 2018 at 12:28 AM For sure; truth is so true, that it is self evident...the truth you speak of. Great write!

Rev. Gerald Dillenbeck March 14, 2018 at 8:12 PM I chose this one because of the Political Verse label; my genre of choice. And I really enjoyed this piece. Thank you for sharing it. What goes around, comes around. Sometimes.

Andrea Dietrich March 11, 2018 at 5:38 PM Great poem, Kyle. Wouldn't it be wild if the truth just bit us all on the butt!!! Then nobody could argue with their petty opinions.

Silent One March 10, 2018 at 5:16 PM never be afraid to speak your mind.. I mean look at Trump he dont care lol

Jan Allison March 10, 2018 at 11:50 AM a fabulous message Kyle:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper March 9, 2018 at 8:40 PM Sadly enough there is some that don't know what the truth is especially for their own gain.. Nicely done

Vijay Pandit March 9, 2018 at 4:42 PM This is such a meaningful rendering..lovely dialogue of potent thoughts..well written, Kyle.

Arturo Michael March 9, 2018 at 4:16 PM Correct all the way...but social conduct impedes the flow...the truth can offend so easily...and often times it's made on a wrong premise...Nice poem...I like the clarity and message...All the best

Janice Canerdy March 9, 2018 at 4:07 PM Amen, Kyle! The last two lines are especially good! Janice

Mick Talbot March 9, 2018 at 3:12 PM Thanks for dropping by Kyle. I am so glad you did as I probably would not have got to read your poetical take, (and very apt it is too), on free speech thank you... Mick

Gershon Wolf March 9, 2018 at 1:40 PM Bravo, Kyle! We need this message badly! Heck, I need it badly. Let it ring and resonate! Best wishes, Gershon

Robertina B. March 9, 2018 at 1:10 PM Awesome Kyle!! Bravo !! Well done.. Your message is very clear..

Anne-Lise Andresen March 9, 2018 at 1:05 PM - Truth is hard to find ... many avoid the truth ... dare we believe in free speech (?) - Very well written, Kyle - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Caren Krutsinger March 9, 2018 at 12:22 PM I am cheering for Serve free speech for dinner. Let's cut it to pieces. and If you told me what you thought would I be compromised? Well thought out, and lovely execution. Provoked my dendrites.

Line Gauthier March 7, 2018 at 9:51 PM Very good poem about how it's so hard to speak freely - most people tell you what they think you want to hear. Great message, Kyle.