WHEN TRUTH BECOMES OBVIOUS

I want to write without hurting feelings.
I have friends who take the position of the leftists.
I have asked them several questions and their answers
lead me to think that they believe mostly the same as I do,
but still take the stunning position of desecrating the President,
some calling him the worst ever.

I ask if they know what he has accomplished and
nothing is the answer I usually receive.
I ask what he is guilty of and receive a few stumbling accusations.
I ask about the Senate probe and the Mueller probe
and point out how nothing was found.
They can only shrug.

They say the President is sexist, xenophobic, racist, genocidal,
homophobic, and imperialistic, obsessed with money,
morally inferior to those in West Europe, desires power,
does not care for the planet or animals, and is materialistic.

I am dumbfounded as I listen to these thoughts and expressions.
They have taken the attributes of the left and applied them to the President.
They do not appear to be trying to be clever, but are sincere in their beliefs.

I cannot ask where they are getting their information for it is obvious that it is coming from the main stream media.
I do not ask if they engage in critical thinking.
I do not argue. I respect them and hope
they know what socialism is and what road
their leaders are taking them down

I will remain a deplorable

Stanski
January 16, 2020 ^

WISE OLD MEN

They have been around
Know it all
Or say they do

Have their sycophants
Teetering on every word
What to do next

O faithful scribes
Tell us now
Keep us from a fateful move

Write for us the recipe
Keep us from the horrors
You preach about

Tell us which beer to drink
Ask the barmaid
She’ll remember

The one you liked so well
Last Tuesday
She, too is impressed

Knows you well
For what you are
Keeps quiet

Deserves your generous tips
You are overwhelming
All problems have vanished

As quickly as you point them out
You are charming
Enjoy your crowd

Even angels are listening
Waiting patiently
To take your souls

When the Master
Has decided that
He has had enough

He will place you
Where you deserve
Will not forget

Your favorite drinks
Enjoy
O wise ones

Stanksi
January 16, 2020 ^