the circle

in the eye of a storm

or some other awful cliche

that trips off the tongue

deceit easier than truth

when dancing with a dervish

you can't slow down

the ring,

a bad place to be

as you tire

of the lies

repeated so oft'

they start to ring true

a vicious circle

so, God Almighty help me

if these idiots like me

its time to cut the chord

death isn't so bad

or so I'm told.

 

© Paul O' Neill 2013

Reviews

[Pól]

Tbh Red, it isn't about those particular idiots. I doubt if they merit a poem.

I read a couple of your pieces earlier- your v talented.

[redflutterby]

I love the way the words of truth flow from your pen. When those who are malicious instigators wish to eat at your table its time to move on!! Anything is preferable. Very witty and to the point!! I very much enjoyed this.

[Pól]

Tbh Red, it isn't about those particular idiots. I doubt if they merit a poem.

I read a couple of your pieces earlier- your v talented.

[redflutterby]

Lol... very true!!
Thank you....I'm honored by your compliment!

[Tate Morgan]

From one old man to another we have seen the winds of change year after year. A nor'easter or barreling out of the west. However the calm that precedes a storm is always a welcome sight. Have a nice day Paulo
Tate

[Pól]

hey- speak for yourself (re the old man stuff)!!
Thanks Tate-

[Tate Morgan]

I look in the mirror and i don't see that dapper young man that once stared back at me anymore.I see an older wiser man who wishes he was still young and foolish.

[Pól]

I see someone who is foolish

[Tate Morgan]

Foolishness is forgivable like childhood is. It isn't a disease its a state of mind congruent with happiness.

[Holly Mason]

like the way this reads
interesting content
cut the chord- like this statement in the realm of this writing it adds to it
thank you for sharing

[Pól]

thank u

[Neville]

A very interesting & otherwise intriguing write. I like it, I like it a lot. Regards, Neville

[Pól]

Indebted, as always, Neville

[Neville]

My pleasure Paulo, N