Straight Talk

John kept a core promise
by buying a new bed

he couldn't lie straight in the old one.

Now, he could lie to his heart's content,
comforted by the knowledge
that despite his fibs,
his half-truths and outright fabrications,
the new bed would cling to him,
acquiescing to each change of heart
just like a loyal staffer
or a tame journalist.

Warding off discomfort
like a cabinet minister
under the pump in question time,
he now had no trouble sleeping at night

So just to soothe the douts
of the assorted 'do-gooders',
he let the whole world know

"All your bleatings, black armbands,
and politically correct posturings
are to no avail."

His eyes gleamed with victory

"People of Australia, I'm here to tell you
that I now get a very good night's sleep.
I'm so comfortable and relaxed."

"I get a warm and fluffy feeling
when I lay down to rest
in my new bed, circa 1945."