Double Standards Poem by Terry Dawson

Double Standards

Rating: 4.8


When wrong is done
We must condemn,
Prevaricate must none.
When innocents are slain
By truth we honour them.

Now we see unfurled,
In clear and hideous light
A double-speaking World
Some wickedness is condoned
Making darker darkest night.

Late the Double-standard learns
As innocent blood runs deep
That the fire both ways burns
The pendulum knows but to and fro
First forward, then back sweep

Saturday, April 9, 2016
Topic(s) of this poem: war
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Roseann Shawiak 11 May 2016

Excellent poem and very true to life in our world, Terry. Fire does burn both ways - good and evil. If you harm, harm may come back on you. Great realistic poem, loved it! Thank you for sharing. RoseAnn

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Poppy Miller 09 April 2016

This is so true Terry.

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