What is Reality?

What is Reality
and how do we know;
that we can hold it
or that we let go?
Can something be defined
by its' contrary?
And can we be sure?
Ought we be wary?
Do we know by effect
that something is real;
how it interacts
not what we can feel?
Does asking the question
make me seem crazy?
Sometimes it is hard -
Truth can seem hazy.
Illusion seems truer;
media relates
whats false as Gospel;
outrightly misstates.
Don't trust what's on TV
just because it's there;
even what you read
can be truth impaired.
Reality needs checked
using all our means;
Don't take for granted
news is what it seems.
To complicate matters,
too many reporters
aren't press but opine:
business supporters.
Truth is tricky it seems
and requires attention
from all citizens;
prevents invention.