M – Message for Truth

M – Message for Truth

The older we get, 

the more things we forget, 

is an adage that someone once said.

Words misunderstood, 

simple things that we should 

know are wrong, we continue to spread.

When the noise just abounds

with cacophonous sounds,

it is hard to distinguish what’s right.

So you think what you heard,

even though it’s absurd, 

is the truth, and from there it takes flight.

Then the others so near, 

words you share they all hear, 

and the falsehoods and lies they all spout.

There is no way to stop, 

ear to mouth the words hop, 

till the message that’s sent casts no doubt.

This must be the truth, 

all opposed are uncouth, 

we must change everything that we’ve learned.

Let our thoughts fill the air; 

People’s rights? We don’t care. 

Everything that is wrong should be burned.

Age isn’t the cause, 

young as well should take pause; 

forgetting’s not true in this case. 

If you share without thought, 

ignore all that was taught, 

your actions are what’s out of place

But real truth, when it’s known, 

has a way of its own 

to come out when one listens and hears.

What we claimed was just wrong; 

Why did we go along? 

We should not have reacted to fears.

Being old’s not a crime, 

it may take us more time, 

but our wisdom once sought is still there.

Put us not on a shelf, 

check those facts for yourself; 

if they really are true, show you care.

When the facts remain true, 

then it’s all up to you, 

to rely on your own state of mind.

If it’s not and we lie, 

look us straight in the eye; 

say to us you’re no longer aligned.

Be it elder or youth, 

your goal must be the truth, 

if you wish to go on with less strife.

Listen well, be aware, 

show the world that you care. 

And be honored the rest of your life.