Watching as the play unfolds
take your seat amidst dark souls
All of us stars in life's charade
truth bends like branches in the shade
Men in black pretend to pray
beyond the cloth the wolf will stray
Trusting neighbor, Trusting friend
a masquerade that soon shall end
Lies are truth and truth are lies
beware the actors of disguise
dVerse Poets Pub~Poetics
Picture Prompt
Photo Art by Phyllis Galembo
ugh, "Trusting neighbor, Trusting friend
ReplyDeletea masquerade that soon shall end" recently had to deal with this... it's hard finding trustworthy people nowadays
Tell me about it Anthony. I've had many aha moments with those I trusted. Thanks for coming by.
DeleteSo often it seems lies are truth and truth is a lie. So many people are 'actors' rather than reality based. It is really hard to know the difference sometime, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteHi Mary-Sadly, I think it can be hard to know whats going behind the eyes of many. I think we've all had those experiences when we learn not everyone is trust worthy.
Deletedang...now that is more than a bit haunting linda....truth will find its way...and when it does i think it will surprise quite a few....smiles...
ReplyDeleteHa-sorry if I scared you a bit Brian. It is def one of my darker poems. I just loved the theme of Masks. Good to see you.
Deleteloyalty and friendship do exist... but are rare and precious as diamonds. I liked the pacing and the folk feel of this work
ReplyDeleteI so appreciate your thoughtful comment on my poem. I know this poem is dark but the mask theme was tempting. LOL
DeleteForeboding... especially the ending.
ReplyDeleteHi Laurie-Like that description of my poem-'foreboding' is a good fit. Thanks for coming by.
DeleteThat couplet, "Lies are truth and truth are lies/beware the actors of disguise" was a powerful bit. This world certainly sees too much deception.
ReplyDeleteI so appreciate your comment here. Yes, so much deception in this world. I appreciate you coming by :-)
DeleteI too thought your last stanza was just perfect!
ReplyDeleteThanks Gabriella-I was happy with how it turned out.
Deleteoh it is tough if we cannot trust those around us any more...
ReplyDeleteNo worries Claudia-just not naive like I use to be. I gave so many people in my life so many chances when they wronged me-after a cancer diagnosis ten years ago, I started to have the courage to face the truth.
DeleteI'm really getting the message from many of these poems about the masks we weak. The masquerade we play!
ReplyDeleteHi Victoria-yes, the prompts def. made for some dark poetry, which I Love writing. Thx for coming by :-)
DeleteI specially like the ending - so bitterly true:
ReplyDeleteLies are truth and truth are lies
beware the actors of disguise
Terrific share, thanks ~ Grace
Thanks Grace-sometime the dark poems just flow out of you. So healing.
DeleteAll of us stars in life's charade
ReplyDeletetruth bends like branches in the shade
Truly said Linda! One can never be safe just by being nice and natural. There is someone just waiting to sneak in on us. Truth certainly is elusive! Nicely!
Hank
Thank you Hank-You really heard me and that means a lot to me.
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ReplyDeleteGreat play with the masquerade-like symbols. I especially like the rhythm in this piece.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much. This piece just rolled out of me as I looked at the picture.
DeleteHi Linda, I'm Lindsey! I have a question and would love to speak with you more. Please email me when you have a chance, thanks so much!! lindseyDOTcaldwellATrecallcenterDOTcom
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