Verdict Poem by Bill Upton

Verdict



Today
The statute of limitations ran out on tolerance.
The 'pseudo' crime of being ostracized for not stretching
Half-truths, moral compasses, and company lines
Has expired for me.
Being tolerant of people, groups, and causes
That defy our basic foundational beliefs
For the purpose of avoiding public umbrage or isolation
Has vanished from the radar.
To jump on the hypocritically, politically correct bandwagon
Is to lose one's immunity to not be led as sheep to slaughter.
What is in your heart is in your soul.
It should not be swayed by public opinion or trendy protocol.
There are marginal psychopaths who preach to us
From the bully pulpit to the mad scientist podium,
Masquerading the fine print in their messages
Dare we attempt to untangle.
Legalese tries to carry the general elections.
Disjointed philosophies follow us as shadows,
Trying to show us the 'errors of our ways'.
For me, the meeting is adjourned.
Our former terra firma has been diluted by unprincipled quicksand.
Unchecked inmates are currently running the asylum.
Man your stations.

Monday, July 21, 2014
Topic(s) of this poem: love
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