Virus

In times of discord and debauchery
the need to tell the whole world the truth
yet who knows what is truth today
the powers to be, a mask
that of intolerance
to manipulate
each living day
coached to be
passive
dumb.

© Harry J Horsman 2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Tor Avatar
January 8, 2023 at 3:01 PM
Harry the truth is only known by God and the evil perpetrators that are responsible for the grief, pain, and death they have caused. The people are so dumbed down they have no clue of what is going on. Only Jesus can save us now my friend they control everything.
Peck Avatar
December 30, 2022 at 9:13 PM
Yes, that is the real virus. I hope there's a cure! Love your poem!
Volumes Avatar
December 17, 2022 at 10:36 PM
Cheers Harry, so well said.
Kiser Avatar
December 17, 2022 at 3:37 PM
I think you're right about that, well said.
Maverick Avatar
December 16, 2022 at 12:28 AM
Muuggh..psath.' Thats better it was good To spit that gag out.' Lol)) its not easy right Now Harry It has come to light there are Secret..Or they were secret.? Chinese command Centeres manned only by Chinese poilce in the U K & USA I guess there must be Some in OZ and Canada also.?
Eslinger Avatar
December 12, 2022 at 3:48 PM
Harry, Bravo! You write Truth in an appealing form ethereal. “Got vaccine?” B-)
Dietrich Avatar
December 11, 2022 at 7:57 PM
yes, so many lies ruining so many lives And it will never end. Good one, Harry
Proxenos Avatar
December 11, 2022 at 9:07 AM
You echo my thoughts Harry - so right you are my friend, lie upon lie, contradiction upon contradiction, butchery in the streets of many countries, and no room or time to assemble ones thoughts, perhaps our own assessments and assumptions are the only route to go. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Peck Avatar
December 11, 2022 at 8:24 AM
A perfect message, Harry, told so well. It's hard to believe anything these days.
Legros Kelley Avatar
December 10, 2022 at 5:53 PM
Well written Harry. I also wanted to thank you for your visit to my poem, and your condolence to our deep loss, very comforting to my family in this difficult season.
Sands Avatar
December 10, 2022 at 10:33 AM
Well done Harry. They hide the truth well and sadly the truth is terribly playing out. I hope you have a nice weekend :)
Cunningham Avatar
December 10, 2022 at 8:55 AM
What our government says and what I read in the news I now take with a pinch of salt, some of our politicians wouldn't know truth if it hit them in the face. Tom
Maverick Avatar
December 21, 2022 at 3:40 PM
You are picking up Something.'' How I wish for Past years now.' But its not To be.' I will put no more Just pray and seek God bless'
Manassian Avatar
December 10, 2022 at 2:39 AM
Ahhhh... but what is truth? One wonders. These days things are so twisted, Harry. This is good for thought. Blessings
Eslinger Avatar
December 9, 2022 at 7:32 PM
Hi, Harry, when I was very young & on thru my growing, my mom repeatedly said, “Truth has many sides,” and that seeking God “is a SEARCH for Truth. I don’t think it’s about unmasking liars for they will keep coming, but that we need to LEARN TO THINK WITH DISCERNMENT so we may act & lead well. Thanks for this great thought provoking poem & discussion starter! Best wishes! sally
George Avatar
December 9, 2022 at 7:19 AM
This is exactly the scenario. Every one has an obligation to tell the truth. But in a world affected by a moral virus, it is difficult to find out the truth. Even if we know it, we are trained to be passive and dumb.
Poet Avatar
December 9, 2022 at 5:52 AM
Exactly, Harry. It's quite hard to determine the truth in modern society. Today, I was pleased to read your contribution.
Pandit Avatar
December 9, 2022 at 5:30 AM
Yes indeed--and the virus is spreading everywhere!
Kendrick Avatar
December 9, 2022 at 3:44 AM
I enjoyed reading your work today. I think on some topics we probably don't need to know the truth because if we did know the truth, we would be forced to act on a plan of how we would go about correcting some grave errors. In the political arena, we can vote and that is about it. Then we have to accept who has been put in there until we can vote again. Thanks for sharing this one and for visiting my page. Sara
Volumes Avatar
December 9, 2022 at 3:00 AM
That's so true Harry. lt's very hard to now what's the truth anymore. Our own Governments hide things from us or lie, lt's hard to now what to trust. Your Etheree was very WELL done.
Buhagiar Avatar
December 9, 2022 at 1:42 AM
And that's the truth.
Maverick Avatar
December 16, 2022 at 1:13 AM
Aint it just !
Jones Avatar
December 9, 2022 at 1:07 AM
Thought provoking!
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