A Mirror Fogged Up By Imperfection and Pretense

Why shouldn't  beautiful truth be felt profoundly and seen clearly, 
not as perceived in a mirror fogged up by imperfection and pretense?
What we fearfully hide from ourselves: is conspiuous pity!


We lie to embellish what is ugly and deceitful,
but the unpleasant feeling doesn't become evident  
until we realize how untrue we have been to all!


So why create something that is rooted in lies,
when honesty can break the bond of hidden bitterness,
not to confound and deceive others with fake smiles?


Cleanse yourself of impurity, look for a guiding light
with anxious eyes and a rejoicing heart by loving godly;
and if more stars shine, why be afraid of a dark night?  


Now the darkness has been lifted from your existence,
and hopes of finding joy never vanish when truth is upheld...
look into a mirrow not fogged up by imperfection and pretense!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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Date: 8/22/2010 2:29:00 PM
a very thoughtful write on a difficult topic. Congrad's on your win! Light & Love
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Date: 8/12/2010 2:26:00 PM
The only thing that had really changed was that the preconceived notions of generally accepted assumptions had usurped the truth. Some people call them paradines, I call it plain ole narrow-mindedness unwilling to accept change. I loved your poem Andrew and congrats on your win!
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Date: 8/12/2010 2:23:00 PM
I once had a friend that traveled with me to my Grandparent's house one Christmas from school. My Grandmother always made sure whenever I came to fix me a mess of chitterlings which she did on this occasion. Tony (my friend) being unaware of the origin of the meat dove in and ate three helpings and raved about the flavor. Later, we told him and within ten minutes he had puked up all that good food.
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Date: 8/12/2010 10:49:00 AM
Congratulations Andrew on your win in Paula Swanson's contest "How Do I Answer That Question ". Love, Carol
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Date: 8/11/2010 11:39:00 PM
Whew, this is a great poem..congrats on your win. BG
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Date: 8/11/2010 10:42:00 PM
Grat answer Andrew and ongratulations. Love, Joyce
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Date: 8/11/2010 9:20:00 PM
congrats on your win in the contest Andrew, wonderful poem. Harry
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Date: 8/11/2010 8:43:00 PM
Congrats Andrew on your winning poem in Paula's contest with this beautiful write and wonderful win for u to enjoy my friend.. another great victory ..with luv..
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Date: 8/11/2010 8:37:00 PM
Congrats on the 3rd place win, Andrew
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Date: 8/9/2010 11:42:00 PM
This is really good ,,i had to read it twice your words are so true ,,,really enjoyed your write sarah x
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