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The Liar

by Michael Charles Messineo — Read all 96 poems by Michael Charles Messineo

This poem was written over 10 years ago so it has nothing to do personally with Trump lies, Congress lies, government lies or Fox News lies… but hey… if the shoe fits… Seeing the truth is sometimes just a matter of perspective. Beware of the liar.

Sunday, September 30, 2007


Poem Artwork

We are many and you are few,

we listen to the crap you spew.

Don’t think we aren’t up to speed,

on truth and lies as you deceive.

 

You spout out lines of twisted tales,

like politicians or car sales.

You change what we would like to hear,

while your treachery has no fear.

 

You are what’s wrong in every way,

no longer care ‘bout what you say.

You paint your picture so distorted,

you change the story as reported.

 

The words come out but do not say,

the truth behind what you portray.

You bend the facts for your own gain.

How is it that you feel no pain?

 

LIAR!!!

 

 

 

 

 



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Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on May 8, 2020
"i,m mot upset you lied, i'm upset because i can never believe you again ...

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on September 1, 2019
Hey Carol said it all.

Reviewed by Ruan Mills
Reviewed on August 10, 2019
It is a global phenomenon - One were warned repeatedly about but at the time it had to be disguised as fiction ...or it would never have made it to the printers lair.

Reviewed by Chanti Niven
Reviewed on June 24, 2019
Good one. Unfortunately there is far too much of this happening.

Reviewed by Carol Ekins
Reviewed on September 22, 2016
All I can say is "Ain't it the truth?"

Reviewed by Steve Ralph
Reviewed on September 20, 2016
this is excellent, there are so many people and groups of people that this describes to a tee, polititions and reporters among them.
very well written, thank you for sharing it.
Steve

Reviewed by Lisa Mings (Reader)
Reviewed on September 6, 2013
Thank You

Reviewed by Tao Chi
Reviewed on May 20, 2013
WOW!!!!! This is awesome. You have obviously been around shallow liars. I don't think there is any other poem about Liars that could come close to this. PERFECTION. Thank you.

Reviewed by a W (Reader)
Reviewed on April 28, 2013
..very well written..loved the last two lines which sum up the poem ,I think!!

Reviewed by John Domino
Reviewed on March 7, 2013
A poetic political statement LIES deep within The Liar! Well done!

Peace, love and blessings to you,

John Michael Domino

Reviewed by neerja gandhi (Reader)
Reviewed on December 17, 2012
I loved this :) beautifully written
Neerja

Reviewed by David Young
Reviewed on December 14, 2012
Love the perspective of Liar, this poem has a sharp poetic point that needs to penetrate those that lie to us in positions of authority.

Reviewed by Joy Hale
Reviewed on November 10, 2012
Oh, how I completly agree with you! The liars are in office again. Are people blind to the lies and promises? We should be scared of this liar and all the people who have fallen for his svengali lies. I expressed my feelings when I wrote a poem called "The Black Wreath" after the election votes were in. A very sad day for America!

Joy L. Hale

Joy L. Hale

Reviewed by S Lyon
Reviewed on October 25, 2012
Sounds as if you are speaking directly to a politician to me. Who can we trust with their lies? Is nothing sacred anymore? Are morals down the drain of politics? Seems to be everywhere and no one seems to care either. Excellent poetry here.

Reviewed by Ed
Reviewed on September 18, 2012
Very nice simplistic short poem.

Reviewed by Angie Diaz-Cervo
Reviewed on September 8, 2012
I like this poem, great job.

Reviewed by Terry Rizzuti
Reviewed on August 26, 2012
Oh yes, but I'm no longer sure who outnumbers who.

Reviewed by D. Vegas (Reader)
Reviewed on July 14, 2012
Michael, This is someone we have all encountered and basically left behind...

Deborah

Reviewed on June 30, 2012
Hey Michael...I like your poem, Dude, and I really like the pic! Very nice! The main reason I wanted to read your poem is because I have written a poem called "The Liar" also. Poems about liars are always short, because exposing them only takes a few words of truth. Also, the poet most likely wrote it because "The Liar" had touched the author's life.

Reviewed by Carolyn Dye
Reviewed on June 12, 2012
Love this poem it rings so true and I know a couple of people that do just that Lie.

Reviewed by Ayla Souza (Reader)
Reviewed on June 1, 2012
Very good, loved it.

Reviewed on May 31, 2012
I was married to him at one time!

Love ya!

Jane

Reviewed by kimberly gray
Reviewed on May 24, 2012
thoroughly enjoyed this. Thank you

Reviewed by Teresa Walker
Reviewed on May 22, 2012
The picture totally him,portrayed well! I am afraid he is here to stay for awhile.

For you:Michael

Your Liar’s, Liar

There is truth in what you write,
The liar is a parasite.
I ask the question is it me?
Or just self, being set free.
Narcissistic is your Liar,
Shame on him, his tongue of fire!
Psychopaths created play,
In this world they will stay.
Liar charmed through a sociopath,
They lack remorse, on their victim’s backs.
Liar, Liar, no pants on fire,
Today his play involves desire.

© By Teresa Bellamy Walker




Reviewed by Diana Wiles
Reviewed on May 15, 2012
Perhaps 'Liar' reflects the societies we live amongst now. We were brought up always to be truthful...Our political leaders (I am from the UK) say one thing and then do the other...Not very good role models for our youngsters...
Diana...

Reviewed by Keith Rowley
Reviewed on April 28, 2012
I like this - it speaks to modern politics and those politicians who dwell in the sewers (amongst others). it's the sort of material we should present to children constantly to show them that there is another way and that the corruption we see all around us is to be rejected not embraced. For we really do have to fight to build a new culture of honesty from the ruins created by the liars. Well done mate.

Reviewed by Charles Green
Reviewed on April 24, 2012
This is of universal appeal. It's limited to no one perspective. Great write.

-Charles A. Green

Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green
Reviewed on April 22, 2012
Sickening, isn't it? Thanks for speaking out!!

Write ON!!

xOx Phyllis xOx

Reviewed by Pudge Evans (Reader)
Reviewed on March 6, 2012
Love this poem!

Reviewed by Karen Gallo
Reviewed on June 25, 2011
Excellent

Reviewed by K. Mulroney
Reviewed on May 21, 2011
YES!!!! I just wrote a poem about the same thing - media - the tyrants of the ages. The liars, stalkers and deceivers. Their reign is soon over. Loved this, loved this LOVED T H I S!!!!

Kim
L.O.V.E.
(V)

Reviewed by Robert Cosmar (Reader)
Reviewed on May 17, 2011
Interesting poem -- my sentiments, too. The picture is amazing. Nice to meet you Jerry, I'm new here.
Bob

Reviewed by jori Crittenden (Reader)
Reviewed on April 20, 2011
They show up in all forms and and they reside in most unsuspecting places...even where truth abides....LIAR'S Awesome work!!!

Reviewed by Kuir Garang
Reviewed on March 28, 2011
Great work!

Reviewed by Johnny Duncan
Reviewed on March 18, 2011
My sentiments exactly. Great job of exposing THE LIAR!

Reviewed by Mindy May
Reviewed on March 13, 2011
Excellent poem about a subject which makes most people run from those who holds such a talent...

A really good liar will not even tell themselves the truth... this way they don't have to 'feel the pain' of their own handy work. Besides, most liars fall into the category of Narcissism.

Honesty hugs~

Mindy May

Reviewed by Suzi Sundquist (Reader)
Reviewed on March 12, 2011
This is awesome! It is a sad truth... The hardest part about loving a liar? By the time you find out they didn't care and felt no pain, your heart has been crushed. I recently went through this and felt every minute of it... but she didn't.

Big hugs~

Reviewed by Didi Bautista
Reviewed on March 9, 2011
Excellent!!! enjoyed very much

Reviewed by Regis Schilken
Reviewed on February 7, 2011
Nicely written! I've met so many people who would qualify as LIARs. My only hope is that I am not one.

rege

Reviewed by Lavendar Jazz
Reviewed on January 22, 2011
One lie begets another... Well said.

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila
Reviewed on January 7, 2011
Very clear message, Michael.....why do people lie?

Anna

Reviewed by Rafika Anderson (Reader)
Reviewed on December 7, 2010
Well written and cleverly conveyed. I love the way the poem pours forth, honestly and freely. The best line in my view is the last. Excellent question.

-=ra=-

Reviewed by Rose King (Reader)
Reviewed on November 8, 2010
from the tongue of a liar, captures no truth....great capture write...

Reviewed by c lea harris
Reviewed on August 21, 2010
God, this is so true. How can anyone stand there, look you dead straight in the eyes and lie to someone, especially if it's to someone they claim they love. My dad always told me though, don't lie, for one, you have to come up with another lie to cover that one, and so on, then you forget, what you told, and more important who you told them to. Tell the truth and and you have nothing to worry about. Lies, what most people do not realize, even though they think they're good for the moment, do come back and bite you in the ass, and then you have lost face, unless of course, your circle are liars, and that's just they way they think they should live life.
Liars are the worst, and even when they are caught, why does it seem they have to come up with another lie for the reason they lied in the first place. Too bad it's not a crime when you catch and can prove someone lied, but I guess it does work out in the end when they are caught, for now they no longer have the trust they thought they had, not amongest the liars they hang around with. What's the old sayind, honor among thieves, but when it comes down to the truth,,,,great posts, and all liars do have a special place as well as lost a good many friends because of their lies.

Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper
Reviewed on July 19, 2010
You've described the liar well, and there are many of them out there in this world. When I was growing up my daddy always told me that my word was my honor. If I told someone I would do something I'd do it at all costs just so I could keep my word.

Wish people felt that way in this day and time.

Reviewed by Christine Tsen
Reviewed on May 21, 2010
This gave me tingles! You have hit on a very powerful subject and written of it very well.

Reviewed by Michael Eads
Reviewed on May 17, 2010
I don’t need to tilt my head to read the writing on the wall.

Reviewed by Richard Orey
Reviewed on April 29, 2010
Reading "The Liar" brings to mind my many years of courtroom background where we learn what is taught in law school: "Eyewitness testimony is the least reliable evidence of all," where the only difference between a mistake and a lie is intent.

And as we've all learned years ago, "The road to hell is paved with good intent."

If I had more amibition, I'd commit this poem to memory. I won't. But I will put it in my Memory File.

Final word: No man hates a liar as much as a lied-to woman!

Richard

Reviewed by Vid Guez (Reader)
Reviewed on February 2, 2010
I like the way this flows. Can one lie to one's self? Lying can be a vice or a vise, depending on one's level of expertise.

Reviewed by Ava Stewart
Reviewed on January 13, 2010
I love your passion for the written word, I can commiserate with your frustration! Best wishes always, Ava

Reviewed by Chessly Nesci
Reviewed on December 14, 2009
This is excellent! You are so right! Liar's never feel the pain, because they don't care if they hurt another. Take care,~ Chessly

Reviewed by Joel Sattler
Reviewed on December 9, 2009
I am a liar.

.

Reviewed by Marguerite Lemoine
Reviewed on October 30, 2009
You bend the facts for your own gain. How is it you feel no pain/ There's so much truth in this statement that is so about our society today. What could we do to change it? Living the truth ourselves as Jesus did. It can hurt to be a truthful person but for the long haul it will pay off. Honesty is still the best policy. lil flower

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on October 3, 2009
Nero is fiddlin' . . .

Reviewed by Patrick Granfors
Reviewed on July 1, 2009
Fool me once shame on you.
Fool me twice shame on me.
But with "the few" on the rise
And "the many" in decline
Your timely liar warning
Comes just in time.

Love the poem. Patrick

Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on June 30, 2009
An awesome piece
very creative
Peace be with you

William

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson
Reviewed on June 19, 2009
Powerful and well written!

Reviewed by Barbara Henry
Reviewed on April 30, 2009
Michael,
This poem is quite true,and more often than not,a lie about a particular matter is heard many times before the truth of the matter comes out.
Much success
Barbara Henry

Reviewed by Vasu Ramanujam
Reviewed on April 15, 2009
Mike,

You are the master wordsmith! Good one!!

Vasu

Reviewed by 000 000 (Reader)
Reviewed on April 13, 2009
Fanbulous! I would have not picked out the word "LIAR" If you had not pointed out how to see it!


Reviewed on April 10, 2009
WOW! I saw it... Such Shadows "hide" so much!
This is MAGNIFICENT! Glad you found it!
and wanted to share it Mike!

Yea, or like vacuum cleaners salesman and sometimes insurance agents too!CLEVER POEM of Liars, I can't stand em' - Trying to make us feel stupid and foolish! Another day I say...

WRITE ON!
Warmest Blessings of Love and Peace, Warrior Purple Lady SHEExooo

P.S. and they put their head on a pillow at night, too... Like us all...


Reviewed by Ch'erie de Perrot
Reviewed on March 20, 2009
Interesting write I have found tonight :) But you know what they say, No Brain, No Pain!!
Cheers
Ch'erie

Reviewed by Walt Hardester
Reviewed on February 13, 2009
The words come out but do not say, the truth behind what you portray...
Many lives and reputations have been ruined by just this.

Walt

Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle
Reviewed on February 11, 2009
Excellent poem,take care

Edwin

Reviewed by J'nia Fowler
Reviewed on February 6, 2009
Very goo. I've read somewhere that humans are the only animal who can lie to itself and believe it thoroughly. Spot on. Cheers, J'nia

Reviewed by Jack Kuperman
Reviewed on February 4, 2009
Noce words stream

Reviewed on January 19, 2009
Very clever, poetic, instructive, innovative.
I’m impressed, Stan

Reviewed by Frank Whyte
Reviewed on January 16, 2009
Mike:

This is top-notch work! Loved it!

F

Reviewed by WENDY JENNINGS
Reviewed on January 11, 2009
michael, love your poem, others feel the pain of those liars!!!!

Reviewed on November 7, 2008
Wonderful poem. I have no use for a liar. Lie to me once and it's adieu. Liars get so use to their game that most of the time they believe themselves. So sad for the unwary victims.

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on October 4, 2008
Excellent writing indeed...Hugssssss

Reviewed by Manes Pierre, D.M.
Reviewed on September 11, 2008
Very powerful! Keep expressing yourself!

Reviewed by Sage Sweetwater
Reviewed on October 4, 2007
Very much Truth in this poem, Michael...coming from a man of integrity yourself, this poem looks really good on this page...an honest representation. Thank you for this...be well always, Michael...Blessed Be.

Love,
Sage

Reviewed by Kathy Armijo
Reviewed on October 1, 2007
Liars are in the same category as abusers, I think. And I have no patience for either.

Kathy

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on October 1, 2007
Hard reality of so many two-faced bastards!!

Thank you for sharing....picture perfect!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed on September 30, 2007
Excellent poem, I hate liars!!!

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on September 30, 2007
Perfection! Michael I love how you portray the liar, yet show that in the end, it all results in failure, for we can only be fooled for a time before we learn the truth.

Love,
Eileen

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on September 30, 2007
well written-i think there are some who are such liars they no longer know what the truth is


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