Paper Thin Truths

God forbid we ever discover 

the real, hidden truth 

when the apparent truth 

brings such criticism.

Did he really tell us anything 

we didn’t already know?

If so, please tell me what 

or can they do that 

with their heads up their butt?

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That fool talks so passionately
about the thousands dead over there
and not a drop of passion
for the thousands killed right here
since December.

I'd say the war we should concern ourselves with
is the one going on right here.