THEY SAID -- a poem and song by Bill Kochman

#Poetry #Poem

THEY SAID

by Bill Kochman

03-14-2023

Perhaps you have heard the story,
They said our banks will not lapse,
But suddenly just out of nowhere,
We're headed for financial collapse.

They said that the vaccines do work,
Just don't forget to wear your mask,
They said our railways are all fine,
So about derailments, no, don't ask.

They said no lab ever made COVID,
But now their story has all changed,
It really leaves a person confused,
When all their facts are rearranged.

They said Social Security is solvent,
And Medicare? No need for any fears,
Yet suddenly they demand cutbacks,
And to increase our retirement years.

They said the water is safe to drink,
Even though some pipes are still lead,
But when I take a good look around,
I question how many folks are dead.

They said our borders are secure,
Do not worry about the cartel thugs,
We’ve got everything under control,
Except for all those deadly drugs.

Yes, they sure say so many things,
We find out later aren’t exactly true,
It really makes a person wonder,
Just what we’re even supposed to do.

They constantly gaslight the public,
So we often don't even have a clue,
But I am so tired of their nonsense,
Well, tell me friend, how about you?