‘Substance’ Abuse

When something is changed

‘altered’ in any way,

the words rearranged

to suit the narrative of the teller,

where does the truth lie?

Each day another lesson learned.

When did

“truth, justice and the American way”

 become

lies, twitter rants, and news with a slant

The would-be leader sets his ax,

turns up the volume on alternative facts

trying to throw us off balance—

 I refuse to be swayed.

This dance is getting old;

 when is the music going to change?

© G.Brannan 2018