OBFUSCATION
Many when unsure, may hide their opinion
Buried within words and deflective phrases
But if lacking sense then it’s for the crazies
Yet outright lying holds little dominion
In terms of status, they’re merely a minion
And missing the point in so many cases
Thinking all tobacco is Virginian
But despite their playing such a magic trick
Those in the know can easily see right through
There’s not that many who are really that thick
But in some positions one has to be quick
And only maintaining a clear head will do
As obfuscation does make many feel sick
Categories:
obfuscation, confusion, integrity,
Form: Italian Sonnet
Lovely
The way we string
Words together to form
Ideas that were not unmeant
Yet meaning so much more, or maybe less
To each our own devious end
Tower of Babble raised
Is it not just
Lovely?
Categories:
obfuscation, conflict, humor, introspection, language,
Form: Rictameter
(To be sung to the tune of “Alouette”)
Obfuscation, we like obfuscation
Obfuscation, the game we like to play
When you muddle and confuse, then you simply cannot lose,
Complicate, obfuscate,
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Obfuscation, we like obfuscation
Obfuscation, the game we like to play
Use a complicated word every time your voice is heard
Dazzle twits with your wits,
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Obfuscation, we like obfuscation
Obfuscation, the game we like to play
Seven letters and above are the words the game’s made of
Show your knowledge learned in college,
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Obfuscation, we like obfuscation
Obfuscation, the game we like to play
If your meaning’s understood, then the words are just no good,
Make it sound tres profound,
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Obfuscation, we like obfuscation
Obfuscation, the game we like to play
You will sound like such a whiz if your word selection is
Unintell - igible,
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Obfuscation, we like obfuscation
Obfuscation, the game we like to play
Postulate, exacerbate, extricate, pontificate,
Inundate, aggravate,
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Obfuscation, we like obfuscation
Obfuscation, the game we like to play
Categories:
obfuscation, confusion,
Form: Lyric
I close the door and I shut my eyes
Trans-dimensional synthesize
Explore some more and synchronize
Under the oculus I scrutinize
Polyhedral fractals in disguise
As tessellated crystals in blue skies
In spatiotemporal waters I'm baptized
My hopes and dreams are galvanized
I scribble and scratch and memorize
While I can barely visualize
I pause and ruminate then overemphasize
Yet I can barely verbalize
What have I seen? What does it mean?
Alpestrine thoughts of the unforeseen
What can I glean from the crazy scene
That left me bereft of manner and mien?
Categories:
obfuscation, anxiety, art, dream, future,
Form: Rhyme
Too often anger wells in me
Like an unquenched dragon
Seeking answers shielded by
Wealthy or powerful pricks,
Truth shaded or obscured
By political appointees eager
To protect their benefactors.
What we really need is Truth
And accountability, punishment.
Categories:
obfuscation, political,
Form: Free verse