MISINFORMATION
The truth, the whole truth and nothing but…
The truth, the whole truth and nothing... But!
Can we ever give it?
Or do we always mentally sieve it?
"Did you kill the reverend Bloggs?"
"No my Lord but I kicked two dogs!"
"I also think the law's an ass,
And Glenda Jackson was in 'A Touch of Class'."
Once we're started how can we stop.
Surely we should squeeze every drop'
From our bursting cerebellum,
If a barrister insists we tell 'em.
The truth they want is just a portion.
So why not give a simpler caution?
Answer my question and do not deceive.
Or a six-month sentence you'll receive!
Author notes
I asked one of my bosses a question. His answer soon proved to be a lie, but not before I had passed it on as the truth.
So I thought ... and this is the result
Written June 16th, 2002
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Once again thanks for your analysis. Your point on ellipses is well made and I should have known better. I have made the adjustments.
The point of bursting cerebellum is that it is as overly pedantic as "The truth, the whole truth ..." Also it gets a giggle when I perform the poem and use it as a rhyme for tell 'em.
I like to amuse the audience at Folk clubs.
Jim S -
I like those ellipses in Ls 1 and 2, but replace them with three or four dots only (depending on Brit/Yank usage!). Bursting cerebellum is not really necessary, you can come up with something more comely and simple with equal effect. You have some excellent images, and some extended metaphors...You have a wonderful style, very compact and well composed!
Debashish
The truth, the whole truth and nothing but…..
The truth, the whole truth and nothing…. But!
Can we ever give it?
Or do we always mentally sieve it?
"Did you kill the reverend Bloggs?"
"No my Lord but I kicked two dogs!"
"I also think the law's an ass,
And Glenda Jackson was in 'A Touch of Class'."
Once we're started how can we stop.
Surely we should squeeze every drop'
From our bursting cerebellum,
If a barrister insists we tell 'em.
The truth they want is just a portion.
So why not give a simpler caution?
Answer my question and do not deceive.
Or a six-month sentence you'll receive!
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Damn! I never actually saw the film. It was just there to help the rhyme. She's one MP that used to look good once upon a time.
To anyone else reading. OK I now it's sexist but it's still true.
Jim S -
When I saw Glenda Jackson nude in "Women in Love",
I fell in love with her big nipples!
Why am I telling you this?
Dunno.............but it's the truth!
R
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Oops! Sorry PG44 I forgot to say thank you for this comment.
I have looked at some poems though (but you should have already seen that today).
Jim S -
Thanks for your comments. You obviously know that Rhyming Aloud is Allowed (it's encouraged). Thanks for writing.
Jim -
you cant force me to have a quote
You stand before me, accused off permitting
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth!
As a jesture of goodwill, I will let this totally innocent man go free.......
Ah, what can you do! You expect the truth from the boss...dont you? well perhaps not anymore.
Think we all have to own up to telling the odd white lie sometimes, especially to protect someone
from getting hurt.
It was a joy to read ths, the flow was gentle on the eye, and the words tripped off my tongue.yes I read it out loud!
Just short enough to hold my attention too, for if it is too long I nod off. Well done and that is the truth the whole truth and nothing but the tuth!
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this poem is awesome, it makes you think and i loved the rhyming scheme, great job, could you check out my work, great poem
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