PHOTO PROMPT- Copyright – Jan Wayne Fields
To Swallow the Truth
I was to write a “thought piece” extolling the virtues of Lady Liberty; a bit of history and a huge dose of propaganda.
What I wanted to say was that The Lady had closed her arms and opened her legs long ago.
If I had swallowed my truth pill instead of sticking it under my desk, I could have easily written the lies.
“Diversity and discontent serve no purpose in our united state.”
Swallow or spit?
I reached under my desk, pulled off the wet capsule and swirled it on my tongue.
With the truth slowly dissolving in my mouth, maybe Lady Liberty wasn’t a whore after all.
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For more Friday Fictioneer, 100 word “truths” trip over to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields website and follow your assignment without question. No Thought Police allowed.
Tracey Delaplain, MD 
Chilling little piece of sci-fi
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Careful Neil, Big Brother is watching.
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I found this to be wonderfully written, vividly expressed.
Well done, Tracey! Knocked it out of the park.
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So not my style to complain about my “future” government. Thank you
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What no 5 Stars and Stripes for me? Just kidding, thank you. I was worried that I had taken this too far.
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I’d say more like five out of five bitter pills to swallow. Ya want that instead? 😉
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Wow! Well done! Well written! Just plain Wow!
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Wow, thanks. I’m glad it struck a cord with you. I thought it was too grim but this political cycle is very worrisome.
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A pretty chilling take on the very near future (or even the present), and also on the integrity of the media perhaps. Nice!
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The media has integrity? That’s news to me
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🙂
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So very chilling, and full of foreboding for the future.
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These are very scary political times in the U.S. I think the UK may be in trouble too. Is there any truth in the media?
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Who would ever know, Tracey? I’m thinking of giving up reading/listening to the news – it sends me into a depression.
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Even as far back as the 1950’s, Dr. King warned people against the idea that the media(or even the pulpit) give unbiased truth.
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I’m afraid there are millions who swallowing this pill everyday. It must be more addicting than heroin. The Party of Fear & Hate are the masters of propaganda. I’m constantly amazed at how people gobble it up and come back asking for seconds.
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I agree. How can they swallow the swill? It blows my mind.
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A well conveyed message.
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Thank you. This was uncomfortable to write. Fact is stranger than fiction.
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Oh — so chilling when we give up on values for egoistic gains.
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I am worried that our current political climate is far worse than egotistical. People are willing to accept hate and fear in all its forms.
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As it was said in ancient times, “What does it profit a man if he gains the world but loses his soul?”
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Maybe that’s why we need to really understand the story of Dr. Faustus….
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I hope it isn’t too late to turn away from evil? Although it appears that many have made a deal with the devil mostly out of fear, I’m afraid.
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this is quite a departure from your usual. the future looks grim, doesn’t it? 😦
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Yes, it was a stretch for me. I’m usually so optimistic.
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Very provocative and pushing the envelope but often that’s needed! Good job.
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Not usually my style but my muse took me for a creative ride. (or shall I say, rant). Thanks for reading and tweeting.
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Welcome
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Dear Tracey,
Now that we have the doctor’s diagnosis, could there be a cure? Although my story this week is more optimistic, I’m struggling to share Ms. Lazarus’ sentiments. Or as Tevye said, “Send us the cure, we have the sickness already.” Well written, Doc.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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The “cure”? More love, less hate but the media isn’t interested in healing a broken America. That just doesn’t sell. Thank you for commenting Rochelle.
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Some pharma company must have got very rich producing and distributing that pill en masse. Gritty and true, Tracey, a worthy goal for your creative ride. I couldn’t be so cruel to the lady, as a foreigner. I still hope that people will remember in time what she once stood for.
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Thank you and you’re right about criticizing America. “I can do it, but you can’t.” I do love my country and I haven’t lost all hope in her virtues.
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Wow, great piece. I’m feeling quite worried and can’t quite understand how people are swallowing this pill. I’m thinking New Zealand is beautiful any time of year. Well done, Tracey.
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I really don’t understand what’s happening in this country either but it scares me. Thanks for reading Amy.
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I know someone already said this but, Wow.
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