– that all seem the same –
Façades
- that all seem the same -
You try blind
Façades game,
Front or hind
Seem the same,
As man’s kind
Some be worm,
Wriggle round
In fixed squirm,
Won’t be found
Save you’re firm,
And thus bound
Want to uncover,
Rates be exposed
Thru endeavour,
Hence compose
Its bent measure,
With baleful mind
He works his game,
Of greed’s assign
Be without shame,
He’ll find the time,
To deploy his tricks
Meant keep us blind,
Thus be man’s façades
That all seem the same!
© Jean-Jacques Fournier
written in Sweetsburg
September 2, 2020
Art, by Félix Vallotton…
A reflection on alleged world caretakers,
in the yet near leaderless times, of this year 2020 – 21 …
Poetry on a Canapé 
Sounds like our politicians. Well said!
Thanks, Paulette, though if I may add, I had them all in mind, save the rare likes of Angela Merkel, chancellor of Germany.
Jean-Jacques – and excellent poetic discussion on trust, which is “a fundamental element of social capital – a key contributor to sustaining well-being outcomes, including economic development.” Check out this website – you will find the date very interesting. https://ourworldindata.org/trust
Trust and compassion go hand in hand, much like the reverse – “greed and tricks.” These words are especially ominous: “With baleful mind He words his game, Of greed’s assign….
Thank you, Rebecca. Excellent and appropriate article on your recommended website, and thank you again for replying with it to my words, a most timely extension!