Observing With Different Tastes Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Truth is not accepted,
As is betrayal and deceit.

Decadence has a reception that is welcomed.
Yet hypocrites prefer it accepted,
As something they do to be kept discreet.

And although new lies to tell are created,
On a daily basis to be shared as told...
By those who pretend an innocence they defend,
It's those standards and values people claim to have...
But for whatever the reason they can't seem to keep them,
Reflected on the streets where those who are seeking...
Meet not the standards and values to greet,
But garbage and trash aligning those streets.

'I am utterly appalled by what I see.'

~What is it that you see? ~

'No where is there a decent restaurant,
Serving fine dining to eat.'

~You must agree,
There is an appearance of diversity! ~

'I can't 'see' WHY you would say something like that.
Fast food and fine dining can not be compared.
Apparently we are observing with different tastes? ~

~Apparently we are.~