“Betrayal” by Linda Montfort
invisible skin
politicians on camera
treacherous disguise
hidden dark hunger
ready to swallow the light
gulling your trust
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Very powerful.
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I appreciate that very much
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Just struck me how DT is ‘feeding the masses’ his pulp, much like Hitler did the Germans in the 30’s! Too many are being swallowed and joining the throng shouting ‘Heil Trump!’ We MUST protest!
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feeding pulp to the masses is what they all do
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Should debate be necessary in the US, the UK or any other place then let it be via radio waves only where politicians are unable to grandstand quite as much as in the now!
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a capital idea
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Nice
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thanks kindly
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Awesome.
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I love that word – thank you
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Paul I love the paintings you share, one day I would like to write a poem to one or two of them…they are so inspiring to me my brother. God bless!
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blessings returned in kind
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‘Black Ice’ perfect image and poem portraying the insidious nature of the politician and the brainwashed masses. Nice 🍃🌺
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much appreciated
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“gulling your trust”- Perfect description echoes the painting.
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glad you liked it
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Reblogged this on Praying for Eyebrowz and commented:
True and frightening. Read more at poesypluspolemics.com.
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thank you for sharing my poem with your readers
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It was my pleasure.
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The treacherous state of media coverage doesn’t deserve your excellent poetry.
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you are kind to say so
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