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Whose Dog Is It Anyway

And so it is
And so it was
And so shall always be

This group of smartly sounding words
Leaves little hope for you or me

Can what will be, be
If what was, wasn’t
Because what is, isn’t

If the truth becomes the lie
And the lie follows suit
Would that make seeking either
A trivial pursuit

These questions seek no answer
They sit idle in a fog
Amused by the lunacy
The tail chasing the dog

Copyright © John Lawless | Year Posted 2023

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Lin Lane Date: 10/27/2023 3:04:00 AM I was very amused but this is not lunacy. What will be, must take place. What was cannot be changed. And what is isn’t always what it seems to be. Your thoughts could leave one lost in a maze unless one follows you. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 10/27/2023 5:41:00 AM lol John. Stop looking behind you and whistle while you walk. John Lawless Date: 10/27/2023 5:39:00 AM Lin, my shadow makes me nervous when it follows me.

Gershon Wolf Date: 10/26/2023 7:56:00 PM Sit up, Roll over, Stuff yourself, With 3-Leaf Clovers. ~ Y. Knott Login to Reply John Lawless Date: 10/27/2023 5:40:00 AM ...and there are those who would wish he "play dead"

Terry Flood Date: 10/26/2023 4:06:00 PM Brilliantly phrased conundrum, John. Perhaps we should ask the politicians…. That’ll confuse them! Thoroughly enjoyed Login to Reply John Lawless Date: 10/27/2023 5:41:00 AM I only have two "conundrums" left in the package.

Mark Hughes Date: 10/26/2023 2:50:00 PM Pleasantly quizzical John, nicely done! Login to Reply John Lawless Date: 10/27/2023 5:42:00 AM Thanks for stopping by to read and comment Mark