A Two Faced Race. Poem by PAUL COLVIN

Had we the power of dreams to give
And through our thoughts these dreams we’d live
Then everyday would be a pleasure
For us to cherish and to treasure.

No more heartache, pain or tears
Just endless days of joyous cheer
When everyone would be a friend
We wouldn’t have to then pretend.

But in real life, we all are cheats
Liars, fakes and hypocrites
We’ll acknowledge colleagues, say hello
Then curse them as they turn and go!

What makes us do this, gripe and slate
And face to face are best of mates
We brag about the good times shared
And slag the rest with no-one spared!

Is it that we have no guts?
When confronted all we say is “but”!
Nothing else comes out but lies,
It’s our hearts that we should criticise!

Ourselves are all we ever cheat,
These constant lies we must defeat
But we think our brains and tongues in tune
Yet forgetfulness makes us immune.

Look in your heart and let me know
If you have ever stooped this low
We all have weakness of a kind
So speak with heart and soul combined.