Victims of the Unknowing



True judgment, the seed of disagreement,
Can never exist without true knowing.
Prognosticators spread in allegement,
Sages sternly warn of evil sowing.

Who can say what happens behind closed doors,
Shrouds of unknowing, known only by one.
Everyone else can create all horrors,
Only assuming what was truly done.

Such ignorance leads to adverse actions,
Advancing accused perpetrator's doom.
Separating others into factions,
Sealing the stone of the victim's dark tomb.

Before voicing any future hearsay,
Simply let your hidden thoughts fade away.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Pigeon Tart Avatar
October 11, 2017 at 7:36 AM
Sharp pen! xomo :)
Vacek Avatar
October 11, 2017 at 12:58 PM
Thank you
Barden Avatar
October 10, 2017 at 11:28 PM
Sadly, this is so true, and so prevalent in today's world ... and every time a story is shared, it is altered and twisted even more. What to believe, but what we know to be true? Great write, Michael!
Vacek Avatar
October 11, 2017 at 9:43 AM
Thank you Gregory. Heresay is hurtful. It only takes one twist from the truth to begin the wringing of the towel, dripping the blood of the victim
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