the Propaganda brews
and the freshly made concoction
becomes hard
with the maturation that
comes only with time and
the careful care
of a master.
a swifter kick,
a faster punch
to knock all sense from
jaded consciousness;
best to down it fast,
as stringent lies
can burn the throats of even
raging alcoholics
(who are so addicted to
excuses that numb
them from the cold).
a wet ring
(bore from glass to paper)
perspiration-condensation
a mingling of wet eyes
and dry lips:
the print reflected
in his pupils
and circled the disbelief—
then quiet acceptance
of a scheme for
Cooperation.
Squeeze the lime
and swallow it down
...all with a grain of salt.
Author notes
20 Newspaper
A contest entry
- Who can Object by Legend.
1800 points, ended November 15, 2007, 14 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Good work..
A very nice read... thanks for sharing it with us. -
incredible the way you formed this piece, very well written
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A little glib
with quite short lines. Yet, all the same, a profitable poem. -
wow!
I know of propaganda and it is an awful thing sometimes. the descriptions here are very vivd and there is a real competition among people mentioned in the newpaper.
the last three lines are brilliant! best of wishes in the contest!
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Like you I too chose 'Newspaper' as a prompt. It's so intriguing how one word is able to conjure up such different feelings, emotions and ways of writing what we feel and see. Well Done with your poem and good luck in the contest.
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A very clever take on the prompt!...nicely written and the well chosen wording makes this work a delight to read. Well done and good luck in the contest.
Shaz xx
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Good job on this. I like the analogy.
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EXCELLENT!
BRAVO!
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So pleased you managed to get this in on time Medea .A true refection on what the last line of your piece states That all must be taken with that pinch of salt.All to often what is spoken/written is accepted as fact All the best in the contest
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