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

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Michael Tor

Date: 1/8/2023 3:01:00 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.

Ann Peck

Date: 12/30/2022 9:13:00 PM

Yes, that is the real virus. I hope there's a cure! Love your poem!

Speaks Volumes

Date: 12/17/2022 10:36:00 PM

Cheers Harry, so well said.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 12/17/2022 3:37:00 PM

I think you're right about that, well said.

Joe Maverick

Date: 12/16/2022 12:28:00 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.?

Sally Eslinger

Date: 12/12/2022 3:48:00 PM

Harry, Bravo! You write Truth in an appealing form ethereal. “Got vaccine?” B-)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/11/2022 7:57:00 PM

yes, so many lies ruining so many lives And it will never end. Good one, Harry

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/11/2022 9:07:00 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.

Ann Peck

Date: 12/11/2022 8:24:00 AM

A perfect message, Harry, told so well. It's hard to believe anything these days.

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 12/10/2022 5:53:00 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.

Heidi Sands

Date: 12/10/2022 10:33:00 AM

Well done Harry. They hide the truth well and sadly the truth is terribly playing out. I hope you have a nice weekend :)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/10/2022 8:55:00 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

Joe Maverick
Date: 12/21/2022 3:40:00 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'

Eileen Manassian

Date: 12/10/2022 2:39:00 AM

Ahhhh... but what is truth? One wonders. These days things are so twisted, Harry. This is good for thought. Blessings

Sally Eslinger

Date: 12/9/2022 7:32:00 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

Valsa George

Date: 12/9/2022 7:19:00 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.

Sotto Poet

Date: 12/9/2022 5:52:00 AM

Exactly, Harry. It's quite hard to determine the truth in modern society. Today, I was pleased to read your contribution.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 12/9/2022 5:30:00 AM

Yes indeed--and the virus is spreading everywhere!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 12/9/2022 3:44:00 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

Speaks Volumes

Date: 12/9/2022 3:00:00 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.