Brilliant Disguise

Say what you have to say, not what you ought. Any truth is better than make-believe. - Thoreau

Two-faced and twisted.

Like a blue-chip stock delisted.

Time was when a man knew who his friends were.

Sleeping with one eye open and still able to rest assured.

There used to be honor amongst thieves.

Trees held fast to the creed of their fallen leaves.

Men shook hands whilst they thrust knives into each others back.

A treasonous but expected sneak attack.

Now there isn't even that.

I guess it's time to take my hat.

I'll have to sleep, keeping open both eyes.

As my lies do battle with their lies and I have to don yet another ...

... brilliant disguise ...

Author's Note

"Absolutely speaking, Do unto others as you would that they should do unto you is by no means a golden rule, but the best of current silver. An honest man would have but little occasion for it. It is golden not to have any rule at all in such a case." - Thoreau

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

You are so right Pete, there was a code and now there isn't and the widespread violence is sickening. I am appalled particularly at crimes against vulnerable people. Old ladies and old men, people with disabilities who are targeted because they are easy victims. The level of violence is horrific and you wonder what sort of savages are out there. Your lines, written so well are a reminder that we all have to watch our backs. Great read a d very topical at the moment.

Chris

[Pete]

thanks chris. sad social commentary - how low can things go? be well my friend (will be 'round for a read as soon as i catch up on things) beautiful weekend here in boston area ... :)

[Chris Shaw]

Enjoy your lovely weather. Don't worry about the reviews. Retirement gives me more time.

[DAH]

"Trees held fast to the creed of their fallen leaves." love this.

Lies have always been the way of leaders; a worldwide totalitarian regime
is close at hand. This type of mindset brings with it violence.

Keep Pushing! Keep Loving!

[Pete]

indeed. thank you for sharing thoughts DAH. much appreciated and encouraging ... :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

no codes, no honor...just lies, hatred and senseless killings...no rhyme or reason...at least at one time...even the violence seemed to make a little sense.
good piece, Pete,
j.

[Pete]

thanks j. it was bad enough when i was a kid but as i grow older can't believe what is going on and how low things have fallen. what is going in? ... :)

[Crowley]

Where there was a code, none exists these days. This is a great social comment, and makes the truth a little hard to swallow. Loved it!!!

[Pete]

i know huh? so sad where things are going these days. thank you for sharing observations crowley ... :)

[Fran Marie]

Oh my..such a truth revealed in your words..truthworthy times now a day a few and far between..the world has change into a twisting labyrinth of deceit and confusion..indeed sleep with both eyes open..
Nice. Work..

[Pete]

i know, huh? things seem to be getting worse (I sound like my parents saying that). thanks for popping in fran ... :)