You walk around with this gaping hole in chest,
Just accept it, darling, you're not like the rest.
You try to smile
But every once in a while
You can't help but frown
As a tear runs down
Your precious face
Oh, darling, you're so out of place.
I can see through your lies
It's visible in your eyes
As you try and pretend
That depression is something you can mend.
It's a long hard fight
But, darling, if you just see the light
You can make it through
You always do.

I have eyes
But I don't see what I don't like
I have ears
But I won't hear what I don't want to hear
I have a memory
But only remember what's convenient
I have thoughts
But I keep them in safe cages
I have a mind
But I refuse to change it

And so, you see

Let rhetoric over-rule logic
Let fake news obscure truth
Let corruption replace propriety
Let bluster confound reason
Let nepotism overcome merit
Let democracy be obliterated
As long as I don't have to admit I was wrong

                                              By Phil Roberts