March 16, 2017

"Not Knowing History"

Let me begin this by indicating many do not know or want to know historical facts – but would rather be ignorant. Having taught a number of years – teaching truth about a legend is not a very good idea – parents become irate and even though millions believe the myth it doesn’t make it true. c/ork


“Not Knowing History”

cji
3/17/16

What does it take to be a hero
tall tales and folk legends
surround almost all in history
like chasing snakes without any
jumping in icy streams aroused
being a deserter from an army
sitting on tall poles for hours
being a planted vegetable
and the stories continue on
millions spent to make true
while unchanging history
still a tall tale or a myth
making a hero imaginary!


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