John Lawless Poet Free verse

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

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Lin Lane October 27, 2023 at 3:04 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. Lin Lane October 27, 2023 at 5:41 AM lol John. Stop looking behind you and whistle while you walk. John Lawless October 27, 2023 at 5:39 AM Lin, my shadow makes me nervous when it follows me.

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

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

Mark Hughes October 26, 2023 at 2:50 PM Pleasantly quizzical John, nicely done! John Lawless October 27, 2023 at 5:42 AM Thanks for stopping by to read and comment Mark