Details, Details, Details

I am so very worn out by lies

The devil is in the details,
at least that's what they say.
For in the details live the snares
that catch us on our way.

 

With surgeon skill they craft the tone
within the plan they seek,
but shades of gray is what they weave
and havoc they will wreak.

 

In fog-veiled words and turn of phrase
pirates steal this land,
proclaiming all gave approval,
using their slight of hand.

 

Slick deception is the standard
that got us to this place
Be it party over nation
or simply lack of grace.

 

No, we cannot trust to others
to do what things are best
so we need to keep our guard up
and put them to the test.

 

When intent lacks understanding
before the task is done
the result will cause true damage
to freedoms we have won.

 

Influence is bought and traded
like some stock on the floor
but congress owes us better -
let's kick them out the door!

 

Then open up the processes
on all they say and do
and force them to leave the lobby
that hides and turns their screw.

 

To hell with will all the details!
let's simplify the day.
An to hell with both the parties
they stand in freedom's way!

Reviews

[raining]

Yes, we are surrounded by politics day and night and what are they saying. Though I do believe don't you, that we need to listen and discern. Good poem though, especially since you are able to ryme your words. I am not able to do that, and so am not complete as a writer. I have only read the first, but so far very good. I will read the rest as well. Thanks for this poem....raining

[Deborah Leah Krempa]

Great job, I totally agree with you, wonderfully written. Thank you for sharing. Debileah

[Siddartha Beth Pierce]

Excellent flow and a profound message as well. Thank you for sharing your talent. Well done.
Light,
Siddartha

[alternative_be]

I hope people reading this will get the message!
True honesty is very rare in this world and it are the details that give away the lies ...
Very well written!

[[untitled]]

Here, here! I second the motion!

Amazing write, Michael!

[Ray Hamilton]

I'm from Canada but politics are politics no matter where you go
They line there pockets and to hell with the people
I enjoyed this thanks Ray { Not a Poet }

[Constance]

Look at the second to last line in the last stanza again. :)
This flows well, and I love the message. Very true, and nicely presented in rhyme.