For Your Information

 

 

The title of this poem

Is the reason for this poem

Bearing in mind that these days

We have a big problem.

 

For your information

Is simply to inform you

So that when you hear otherwise

You’ll know what to do.

 

 

For your information

Is for the uninformed

That spread misinformation

Like it is the norm.

 

Misinformation is error

Meaning it is inaccurate,

But to my way of thinking

It is not deliberate.

 

It is info taken for granted

And though not every time

Fact checking is a good thing

To keep in one’s mind.

 

Do not attempt to inform

Before checking your facts,

Misinformation is a wild fire

That leaves ugly tracks.

 

Do not plead ignorance

After the fact,

Note, words once made public,

Cannot be taken back.

 

Apologies do very little

At controlling hurt and pain

Even when we sincerely promise

Never to do it again.

 

 

But worse is disinformation

And this is agenda oriented,

Disinformation is not accidental

But perpetrated.

 

It is a deliberate attempt

To misinform

And I say, for your information,

It’s becoming the norm.

 

A synonym for disinformation

Must be propaganda

Seeing as I have stated before,

It comes with an agenda.

 

 

 

Whenever there is news

Information will be present,

Misinformation will be unfortunate

But disinformation, an intent.

 

Neither is desirable

So, make sure you get the facts,

I repeat for your information,

You can take neither back.

 

Stewart Russell © November 20, 2023