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North, East, West, South

N.orth E.ast W.est S.outh


In the North the news brays
There’s no equality
And adds to the fray
Staged hostility

In the East they mouth
There’s new racial frictions
Plus they, in West and South
Peddle hostile fictions

Don’t look to the NEWS
Look to the North, East, West, and South

In the North of somewhere
Tangled stories are told	
Purposely to ensnare
Minds of both young and old

They serve up in the East
Slick partialities
Dishing a hollow feast
Though we crave realities

While the news is devoured
By human sheep with zest
A new division’s powered
To sidetrack those out West

These lies pass word of mouth
Are echoed on the news	
Not to North, East, West, and South
Until most agree with their views

Don’t look to the NEWS
Look to the North, East, West, and South

What’s new is not their news
What’s new is coming forth
It’s to see through their ruse
That is not pointed North

What’s news is our decision
Whether it comes from the East
Not a corporate vision
Used solely to fleece

Us, with their practiced stealth
Used to deplete our nest
So look out for your wealth
That won’t vanish in the West

Make sure the news is vouched
Obtained from checked sources
And try books from the South
Or take some logic courses

Look North, East, West, and South
For what is really news
And don’t let into your house
The tricks they always use

North, East, West, and South will
Provide us with the clues
To always live where peace will
Be the only news we choose

Don’t look to the NEWS
Look to the North, East, West, and South

Copyright © David Fisher

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