An historian delights, to treat,
those he dislikes, with disdain
Analyses deeds and facts with spite,
cast in an unglamorous refrain
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Sad to say
'Reporters' have the day.
When those that interpret history
Try to make sense of 'whatever' past mystery
They'll find that their vision clouded by those
That have a vested interest in promoting their special cause.
The problem isn't with historians
It's with those that report current day events with bias.
What is happening is clouded
With unbalanced reporting
Which will make the task of the historians to come
Much more difficult.
Ask yourself:
Was John F. Kennedy one of the best presidents ever?
Or was Lyndon B. Johnson one of the worst ever?
'An historian delights, to treat,
Those he dislikes, ....'
Very thoughtful poem.
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Sad to say 'Reporters' have the day. When those that interpret history Try to make sense of 'whatever' past mystery They'll find that their vision clouded by those That have a vested interest in promoting their special cause. The problem isn't with historians It's with those that report current day events with bias. What is happening is clouded With unbalanced reporting Which will make the task of the historians to come Much more difficult. Ask yourself: Was John F. Kennedy one of the best presidents ever? Or was Lyndon B. Johnson one of the worst ever? 'An historian delights, to treat, Those he dislikes, ....' Very thoughtful poem.