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The Fable of George Washington and the Cherry Tree
From The Life of Washington, by Mason Locke Weems, 1809*

http://gwpapers.virginia.edu/documents/weems/


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Honesty

Honesty was expected.
Part of every youth.
Punishment with the rod,
Made sure we told the truth.

Now the truth gets muddied,
Where shades of honesty abide.
Deviousness becomes the rule,
And honesty must hide.

It's not how hard you work,
Or the knowledge that you have.
It's devious practices that abound,
And spread upon the land.

Being honest and fair,
Will get you nowhere.
Go where the money is.
Be sure to get your share.

Make sure your share is larger,
Take from all the rest.
Throw to them a pittance.
Larger is the best.

It brings to you great stature.
Mass attention too.
It gives you credibility,
Where none is really due.

I favor the honest struggle,
Over ill got gain.
And though I may be the fool.
I'll not be caught in the rain.

When truth is revealed,
And honesty abides.
The sun will shine upon me again,
While avarice runs and hides.

Copyright 2003 © Ronald W. Hull

11/15/03


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Reviewed by *********** ********** (Reader)
Reviewed on November 28, 2003
This was so well written Ron....rhyme and metere are a pleasure to read....Outstanding....and most wise...ty, Dani

Reviewed by Susan Sparks (Reader)
Reviewed on November 27, 2003
Ron: I worked at the Oklahoma Tax Commission for five years and when I left quite a few of my coworkers were either in prison or headed that way. Yes, honesty IS the best policy. I'd rather be poor than in prison. Excellent poem.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on November 24, 2003
Excellent write Ronald!!

Lov etinka

Reviewed by Libby Stone (Reader)
Reviewed on November 24, 2003
Great write, Ron. Seems the definition of a lie gets larger as we get older. Like my brother once said, "ain't nothing worse than a thief and a lier. You can't trust either."
Blessings,
Libby

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on November 23, 2003
most people live their lives in lies, it takes a special person to be able to handle the truth...

well written...

Reviewed on November 23, 2003
This was so excellent, outstanding advice,

Reindeer

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on November 23, 2003
Ronald you wisdom is showing ...A superb poem wonderfully written!

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on November 23, 2003
Damn! I wish I'd written that.

Reviewed by Evelyn Simon
Reviewed on November 23, 2003
As long as we're being honest, this poem was excellent. :o)

Reviewed by T. Emilie Dybevik (Reader)
Reviewed on November 23, 2003

Remaining true to your heart and keeping away from fibs pays off. The times are absolutely different... we must keep the faith. Excellent poetry. Really fine work..how you presented this was flawless.

Thank You,
Emilie

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)
Reviewed on November 23, 2003
You are so right Ron, it is that way now and I believe honesty is still the best policy. A wonderful poem.

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on November 23, 2003
A very wise write!


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