We now live in a world where truths are no longer absolute. Truth is a commodity to be negotiated like a commercial treaty. In this new reality of “alternative facts” we are confronted with versions of the truth; every company, every nation, every political party offer up their own agenda to a public easily persuaded. In this post-truth world what can we believe, if anything? Today’s truths are packaged according to pre-conceived notions, promulgated through the noise machine that passes for public discourse, and sold to the non-discriminating consumer. It’s an easy con and we fall for it every time!
Words as empty as an old well.
Politicians smile with impossible promises.
Ad-men entertain as they steal you blind.
Faith leaders prey on our deepest fears.
Lovers whisper till death do us part.
Truths as empty as my soul.
And why?
Because I let myself be fooled.
There is comfort in hearing
Only what you want to hear.
How easy to seduce!
How quickly we succumb!
There is more truth, I fear
In a single bark from a dog
Than any pronouncement of man.