Misinformation —
it’s a wrong turn,
a half-remembered story
passed along,
a misstep in the dance of facts.
An honest mistake,
a stumble in the dark
where truth is blurred,
but no harm was meant.

Disinformation —
it’s crafted,
a lie dressed in fine clothes,
set loose with purpose,
sharpened at the edges.
A map with false roads,
leading you away,
to twist and turn,
to confuse, to control,
to hold power in deception.

One is an error,
born of not knowing.
The other, a weapon,
wielded with intent.