Usually Indubitably

Usually Indubitably

A Poem by Pete
"

Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth. - Thoreau

"
What is the currency of truth? - The ...

divinely begotten

graced
chased
debased
erased
laced in haste

voided
avoided
exploited

twisted
unlisted
delisted
limp-wristed

tried
denied
fried
outright-lied

shunned
stunned
punned and gunned

unpicked cotton
ill-gotten
conveniently forgotten
if not aired, quickly becomes rotten



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© 2024 Pete


Author's Note

Pete
"I sat at a table where were rich food and wine in abundance, and obsequious attendance, but sincerity and truth were not; and I went away hungry from the inhospitable board." - Thoreau

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Most of these words are unflattering attributes of not so nice people. This is creat and I like the style in which you wrote this in.

Posted 6 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Poetic Beauty

6 Months Ago

You are welcome
Pete

6 Months Ago

... on the right path i meant ...
Poetic Beauty

6 Months Ago

I knew what you meant my friend
Very good
Deep poem I’ll have to re read several times to get it
Unless I cheat and ask you lol
Hope you are very well too


Posted 6 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Pete

6 Months Ago

thanks julie. hint: it's not a lie.

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Pete
Pete

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