Opinion Replaces Evidence

Opinion Replaces Evidence

opinion replaces evidence
with ease
reason,
forced to its knees
this time
we run with a wheeze
arguments
are not abstract
every conversation
is laced with bait

opinion replaces evidence
expertise
forced to its knees
this time
there is a bitter breeze
and an unnerving feelings
that will not leave
companions
compete like champions
but first prize
is just shouting
and a deeply filled sigh


James Garratt – Monday 7th May 2018