Empty Truth

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.