Charade

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

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

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Aqua Marine

Date: 12/8/2018 2:00:00 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..."