lies do not hide in the shadows
they stand in plain sight
knowing that you would not suspect
that they would stand so close to the truth
they know you’ve been trained
to avoid the avoiders
so they meet you head on
admitting to weaknesses
weaknesses
contrived for the conversation
so as to impart to you
some sense of power over them
knowing all the while
you do not matter
nor will you even care
when this day is done
cast your vote
kiss my ring
and lets
be done with this
Image of Kill Deer from Google
Read Between the Minds 
Brilliant photograph of the eggs. Strong poem.
Wow! what a wonderful analogy you used for your thoughts through pics…
and deep meaning behind your poem is equally wonderful. Well done…keep writing.
The first four lines speak volumes of truth.
Charlie you should be in politics, seriously.
OR and adviser to a politician 🙂 so you can tell them what no to do to be popular 🙂
Harsh poem though!
I can see lots of people being targeted in this poem.
Have a great day Charlie!
Mirella
Loved this one. Central thought ‘knowing all the while
you do not matter…’ seems to be a universal truth in politics today. World over.
But then this realization itself will give us some power and makes the powers that be a bit uncomfortable? Hopefully…
the best hiding places are always right in plain sight
AWESOME poem
very succinct
Didn’t know if you have been to Adam’s site today if you have you understand the smiles
Isnt it interesting that some of life’s greatest difficulties can be mimicked in nature. Though man brings alot on himself. As always thought provoking!!!
I almost forgot how good you were. Very true your words speak Charles.
so bold, the lies; so sad, the liar; that he really believes he has power…As always love the eloquence of the words and the beauty of the photos. Heartspell
Uncomfortably true… great original use of metaphor.
knowing that you would not suspect
that they would stand so close to the truth…isn’t that the truth?! The pic/analogy is incredible.
love the last four lines. they’re like the ribbon that makes a present looks like a present.
perfect
lies do not hide in the shadows
they stand in plain sight
thats a reality most of us dont understand.
I like this. Perhaps it is for this reason lies induce so much anger within us. They’re just so brazen.
and the corollary is that truth is frequently hidden, often purposely. powerful poem.