History Is Bunkum Poem by Isam Hussain

History is often written by the victor,
a web of deceit woven by the writer
to glorify the deeds of his master
and decry the works of the loser:

His name is vilified,
his good deeds set aside,
his just cause demonised;
only the victor is glorified

History is father and mother of lies,
fabrications the writer relays,
leaving us an account after his demise;
a legacy that hopefully fools and survives

The passage of time seems to add to its credibility,
self-interest confers upon it the seal of authenticity,
It is then paraded as the voice of truth and sanity.
But we all know it is mostly hot air and vanity.