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an absurd pretence intended to create a pleasant or respectable appearance.

Charade

Crowd of witnesses, knows the trick of this grasshopper
Hunger always alters the forced smile of a pauper
Amidst supposed friends, but cannot hide the hot temper
Reading for a physics exam from a newspaper
Acting, which makes the actor’s immediate worth cheaper
Doing so badly but shows no need for a helper
Effort so weak for intent, becomes the backstabber
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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December 8, 2018 at 2:00 AM
Charade in all its forms, and the subtle, and not so subtle reasons humans have a need to play games, wear a mask, hide who they truly are- hidden agendas at a masked ball....no human is 100% honest, are they? Appreciate the "exposé..."
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