Cognitive Dissonance
There are things that I believe, hold them closely to my heart
I may myself deceive, to keep on feeling smart
As time itself advances, new facts come to the fore
My mind will do its dances, it helps me to ignore
Two conflicting notions, now what to think—oh dear!
My brain sets into motion, says, “Looky over here!”
Beliefs are funny things, they really keep you hopping
When truth brings on its stings, sometimes they need some propping
But if the truth is really—your primary intention
You must avoid those silly—cog-ni-tive inventions
The mind creates a smokescreen, a most deceptive state
It causes you to weigh things—with a ‘faulty set of weights’
If your love for truth is strong, set your pride upon a shelf
Admit you could be wrong, and be honest with yourself
-Confession