L Milton Hankins Poet Dizain

Dangers of Delusion

Sadly, we may suffer a delusion
Understanding not the thing we conceive,
While functioning under the illusion
Everything is truly as we believe.
Perceptive minds do not always perceive
That often-told lies are still lies, indeed,
Truth is always borne on factual need
Easily recognized as veritas --
Virtuous, of good character, good seed
Free of falsity and meaningless dross.

THIRD PLACE WINNER
Written January 30, 2022
for “D Forms – Dizain – Poetry Contest”
sponsored by Constance La France

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Neva Romaine February 15, 2022 at 1:22 PM Dear Milton: Congratulations on your win in the contest. A very thought inspiring treatise on Truth. Be Blessed, Neva

Eve Roper February 14, 2022 at 8:31 PM Congratulations on your win in Constance's contest, Milton. Happy Valentin's Day :) Blessings my friend

Constance La France February 14, 2022 at 3:15 PM Milt, congratulations on your Third Place win in my D Form-Dizain contest with your wonderful poem ~ Constance

Caren Krutsinger January 31, 2022 at 11:55 PM I know this for a fact "Perceptive minds do not always perceive That often-told lies are still lies, indeed," and it is sad. L Milton Hankins February 1, 2022 at 7:05 AM Yes, but so true. I suspect one of the basic facts of life. Counselors see this a lot.

Paulette Calasibetta January 31, 2022 at 12:14 PM Another profound write Milton. Sometimes we are deceived not necessarily from the facts; it's our hearts that are not willing to accept the truth. Good Luck in the contest! :) Paulette L Milton Hankins January 31, 2022 at 12:21 PM Thank you so much, Paulette, for your thoughtful insight.

Tom Cunningham January 31, 2022 at 2:25 AM Sometimes the mind tricks us and we don't see the wood for the trees and it often takes a second pair of eyes to point it out. Tom L Milton Hankins January 31, 2022 at 9:42 AM So true, Tom. Our illusions and our delusions are quite intricately intertwined.