Fatal Truths

The influencer formerly revered
by we fence sitting cowards
so petrified of confrontation
we self muzzled contentious observations..

But not our pot stirrer hero..

They were fearless in their pursuit
of unvarnished truth
with unabridged opinions
unabashedly shared..

Until that fateful day
our favorite attack dog
looked back our way
and turned their fangs on us..

Yes, we shot the messenger
cause this is what hypocrites do
when confronted with realities
they know is the enemy
to preservation of the lies
we phonies hold dear