Hidden Motive

Some people would do and say anything
When on the chase for a mark with stripes
They are not true to themselves or to us
Dishonesty of thought, you would agree

Do these people rest at night
Or do they sleep with opened eyes

Why such self-inflicted pain for fame

Oh! That is a burning shame

We are persons with unique minds
And divergent thinkers
That is what democracy allows

Independent thought, it does arouse

Be sincere in all you do
That should be your motto too

Be guided by facts
And a truthful heart
No bitterness abounds
When you must part

Tongue and cheek
Do have words, they say
But yet remaining in place
Just the same

Oh, yes
Opinions expressed
Can cause offence
When not coated
With plain commonsense

To reflect is a marvelous thing
Because it purges the brain
Of useless views each day
So we think out loud
Every now and then
With no particular axe to grind


© Paterika Hengreaves
2005/Barbados