Pursuant to the recent flap arising out of differences of opinion over the personality and political philosophy of Hitler , Frederick assumed the role of moderator. He resorted to tapping Wikipedia for a comprehensive meaning of the word "lie" in order to put the at times visceral arguments into proper perspective. This post in verse attempts to augment Frederick's enlightening views.
In the context of debate framing Hitler as a bad guy Spinning acronym, synonym and elucidation Fred did try To reveal the appearance, essence and anatomy of a LIE Delving in its shape, structure, and implications let's pry It's misrepresentation, libel, canard, trying to get by Deviously misstating facts that make the Truth look wry Saying falsehoods prime facie Biblical people will decry ranked with the seven deadly sins it's a very close tie The 8th precept of the Decalogue to judge strictly by A lie deserves punishment where in Hot Hell we'll fry If caught, one would make every prude say "my oh my" Of course plainly the moralist's reaction is to say "Fie" Consider extenuating circumstances ere to judge we fly for dodging the Truth one may have a plausible alibi when unfettered imagination conjured has gone awry embellishing the truth 'till it appears unbelievably sly Is it devious subterfuge that bad when hiding an ally? Or discretely suppressing Truth in confidentiality a lie? Some facts undressed could make us redfaced to decry So does dodging the truth when good intentions imply for reasons of national security and pledges kept high Are such secrets undisclosed by exigency per se a lie? A bride on her wedding night sweet innocence does ply Using discretion to keep connubial calm appearing shy Would you query her comport on the bed she does lie? In the gamut of Evils when pure Veracity is not nigh yes, to terminological inexactitude it is a close ally Yet are backbiting, gossip, ugly censure not worse Sin by any standards of morality and decency to comply? When Malice's deleterious hurt makes Mankind's spirit die Then let's rather bid inhumane Truth a hearty goodbye Cheers Arnold Noronha _______________________________________________ Goanet mailing list [email protected] http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org
