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When News Is of No Use

People look naturally for news
an inner desire to know all
so much time spent on this
you think nothing mattered at all

Why Oh why is this so real?
living and seeking for more
fills the mind as much as you can
the need is to find an open door

Look at life see all you see
so much to take in to learn anew
learn from communication to one
having insight to be always true

Mr. Jefferson, a statesman indeed
spoke negatively about people who read
the news that holds them so firm
becomes their idol by daily seed

Thomas J. wisely confirmed in truth
better never to take a glance to look
rather be disciplined in your mind
pin your eyes to learn from one good book

(Quote:
" The man who never looks into a newspaper is better informed  than he who reads them."
- Thomas Jefferson (1743-1846) 3rd US President.)

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Paula Goldsmith

September 6, 2021 at 10:10 AM

A "Creative" News Write. I know people that are driving themselves crazy with the news. Just turn it off. Read a good book or some poems and enjoy God's life. Have a blessed day......................

Gordon Mcconnell

September 6, 2021 at 1:17 PM

Thanks again Paula, Glad you liked it and indeed you're correct to just read a good book. Blessings, Gordon

Judy Ball

August 31, 2021 at 4:16 AM

WoW! Well said. You and Thomas Jefferson are wise brothers. The Good News is all we really need to listen to. Good Stuff here. God Bless and thanks for the lovely reviews. Could use some prayer if you don't mind my friend. Just really tired and having some trouble at work. JB

Gordon Mcconnell

August 31, 2021 at 9:19 AM

Thanks Judy, Glad you liked it and found it to be good stuff, sorry to hear about troubles at work and being tired so be assured of my prayers for ypu. We're on holiday in English lake district at present where weather is fairly good. Take care of yourself, blessings always,Gordon

Paul Callus

August 29, 2021 at 3:02 AM

I follow the main news topics, but often am left puzzled by the opposing conclusions of the same news items! Of course, reading books is something I would always recommend. ~ Regards // paul

Gordon Mcconnell

August 29, 2021 at 7:24 AM

Thanks Paul, Glad you much prefer a good book like myself and I also just stick to the general headlines. Also since covid all other news seems to get forgotten about!Blessings,Gordon

Jennifer Fenn

August 28, 2021 at 8:55 PM

Hi Gordon! With so much omitted news about political candidates that their parties don't want us to know, and so much fake news, your poem really spoke to me. I'd rather have a good book too, then read news or watch it. Well penned!

Gordon Mcconnell

August 29, 2021 at 7:21 AM

Thanks Jennifer, Glad you were impressed and found a voice to hear from. I also would rather have a good book too. Blessings always,Gordon