Yesterday’s News

say what you mean
mean what you say
don’t allude to your feelings
while turning away
don’t hide what you’re saying
behind veils of mystique
with words rarely spoken
that sound like they’re Greek

spell it out in an instant
there’s no need to stall
use language that’s simple
the best type of all
not dressed in disguise
but upright and proud
though it might raise an eyebrow
just speak it out loud

i’d rather the truth
the truth that you see
although once you have said it
i may not agree
we might on occasions
not share the same views
but that doesn’t mean failure
it’s yesterday’s news

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

"I'm just Second Hand News, just Second hand news...yeah"
or as Cat Stevens sang..."Say what you mean, mean what you say, say what you're thinking and think anything"
Masterful work here..."Veils of mystique"don't necessarily make our words more powerful...they shield with guile and dishonesty"

A poem is not a failure if we don't see it the same way as the author...it's yesterday's news to be determined by the bloke reading it...
really good piece here, Chris.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear J for your encouraging words. Pleased you found so much here, particularly the song references.

Chris

[Arundass TP]

A different poem in theme. This is a masterpiece poem on your side. Have a nice day

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Arundass for such an encouraging review. All the best.

Chris

[John the Baptist]

Theoretically, I agree with the philosophy of this poem. Putting it into practice could be problematic, though. Especially if you're dealing with a mean tempered drunk.

[Chris Shaw]

Ha. Thanks for the smile John. Yes, that could be a problem. Pleased you stopped by.

Chris

[John Sullivan]

I think Hemingway would agree. Me too, for that matter

[Chris Shaw]

Aw, thanks for your support John. I think many will relate to this poem. All the best.

read moreAw, thanks for your support John. I think many will relate to this poem. All the best.

Chris

[FGFRANKLIN]

"It's just as important to say what you mean as it is to mean what you say." Lewis Carroll
As a southern farm boy I never beat around the bush. There might be a skunk under there. ;)

[Chris Shaw]

Ha. Thanks for the smile Fabian. Pleased you stopped by. Have a good Monday.

Chris

[peter Charlesworth]

EEE an I thow it wer me

They speak in whispers
Nad say that i'm deaf
Or gabbl on so fast i need a racing to keep up

Please speak clearly and a teeny bit slower
No it isn't my age . and it isn't a race

Bang on the mark Chris
We need a speak clearly campaign

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Peter, thank you for your welcome visit and for relating to this poem. I think many will. Have a good week.

Chris

[Jo Jo Blackburn, Fantas..]

I can relate very deeply to this. Writing from the heart is a blessing to see. Please don't give up. The road is not always easy in the writing world. Trust that the Universe has a plan for you.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your visit Jo Jo. Pleased you stopped by and welcome to my page.

Chris

[living lavender]

i enjoyed the honesty of this piece.
hurt me with the truth. i will heal.
don't ruin me with your lies. shattering my zeal.
{strong. beautiful. inspiring poem.}

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you lavender, especially for putting this one in your favs. That meant a lot. Have a great weekend.

Chris

[Stella Armour]

could not agree more
"say it like it is" ....

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Stella. I know so many who go round the houses a few times and even then won’t say it how it is. My lazy muse got out of bed for this one:) Have a lovely weekend.

Chris

[Stella Armour]

will try and thank you ...