The Painters Brush

Deceit is carefully painted 
by how the painter holds their brush
Arrogance will be their downfall 
and their ego will be crushed

Hate is driven by jealousy 
as they covet thy neighbor’s goods
Quick retreat is shown to all 
as they scatter deep into the woods

Many ignore the rules of engagement
as they cast bricks, more lies and stones
They threaten our way of life
a new path they must be shown

The canvas displays their intentions
whether they’re peaceful or whether they’re not
Looks can be deceiving with a skillful painter’s touch
beware of all the colors and the image that they’ve wrought
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Logan Avatar
August 31, 2020 at 1:33 PM
Love your title, Mark. Words can also be deceiving. Just because they're written in a poem or on a blog doesn't make them true.
Koplin Avatar
August 31, 2020 at 1:52 PM
Absolutely!! Thanks Jenna!
Andresen Avatar
August 31, 2020 at 12:24 PM
- People have a tendency, or rather ... a psychological tendency, to divide into "in-groups and out-groups" ... and paint the color they want, Mark - Great written - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Koplin Avatar
August 31, 2020 at 1:53 PM
Thanks Anne!
Bauer Avatar
August 31, 2020 at 10:44 AM
nicely done, mark, and very true...
Koplin Avatar
August 31, 2020 at 11:20 AM
Thank you so much Ilene! I hope this yahoo leaves you alone.
Michael Avatar
August 31, 2020 at 7:49 AM
Wise words with a flow...I like it
Koplin Avatar
August 31, 2020 at 8:37 AM
Thank you Arturo! I appreciate your kind words my friend.
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