They better not try to fool my heart
because they’d be wasting their time
There are plenty of other lost causes out there
whom they can easily fool
They better not try to harden my heart
because they’d be pounding on the wrong chest
There are endless cold cadavers around the globe
who would gladly help with the cruel beating
They better not pave the path to “truth”
because i have seen where their deception leads to
There are plenty of eager path-makers out there
though no path in time ever leads to the timeless
Shadow of a doubt … Photo by Thomas Peace c. 2018
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I like that “plenty of path-makers” to follow. I used to do a lot of cross country hiking, and the times I’ve found myself at my best, was being where no one else has been…
Yes, Jim, the truth is truly a pathless land! 🙂
They better not try to harden my heart
because they’d be pounding on the wrong chest…i like these lines tom
Yes, be careful! So many out there are experts at indoctrinating others (into callous ways), and they are very good at disguising themselves as teachers or experts.
I totally agree..
I always wondered what a shadow of a doubt looked like, and know I know! And of course now I’m drinking my coffee while listening to this wonderful bit of happiness.
We need far more of such shadows of doubt, Linda! (Elton is cool but Rush’s lyrics and songs do way more for me. Have some decaf that is about to be consumed by this fish-eye lens.) 🙂 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiRuj2_czzw
I think the generational gap has raised its head — I confess I’ve never heard of Rush. A little loud for me, but distinctly better than a lot that’s out there today!
Our two pet parrots even like Rush a whole lot. When i asked them what music video they want to watch, Scarlet has said, “Rush!” 🙂
Your lovely photo complements your poem beautifully. 🙂
Great to read, Scifi! Mission accomplished! 🙂
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Lovely post and poem, Tom. Heart knows best
Hearts over $ anytime! 🙂
I like that ‘eager path-makers’, great photo, Tom.
Too many charlatans out there, Michael… far too many eager charlatans. Thanks! 🙂
Composition×bokeh💙💙😁
Thanks much, TJ! 🙂
Poem and photo–perfection!
Semi-good maybe! 🙂 Much appreciated!
Best to steer clear of any path claimed to be THE path …
Intriguing image! Bet you weren’t on any prescribed path when you came upon this opportunity.
You are absolutely right, Jazz! Paths are not for me, thank goodness! 🙂
Wonderful verse and photo!
Much appreciated, Belinda! Keep snappin’! 🙂
What a brilliant verse Tom, loved it.
Glad about that, MFTH! 🙂
Very clever and nice to see the sun and a shadow – I embraced that sun as well, even though it was a short-lived occurrence unfortunately. Sigh.
Yes, and the calm winds were great too! The river was calm with sweet Canada Geese cruising along! 🙂
That is the most idyllic setting – I spent most of this weekend out walking and taking photos … we had a rare two days in a row with the sun shining. It was bitter cold though, but no precip which was fine with me. I saw swans, geese and lots of ducks – I will write about this couple later … they had small buckets of dried corn and were feeding the ducks, some were Pekin ducks, mostly Mallards and many huge ducks. They nuzzled against the woman’s knees and she was reaching down to pet them as they were so close to her. It warmed my heart. Then she said they eat and run and go to the water to preen. I watched them waddle away, and then I was telling them about the squirrels and Parker, and the ducks either got confused and though the couple just showed up, or it would be worth their while to come back … they all waddled back and the couple fed them again. 🙂
wonderful photo and poem, Thomas, regards Mitza