Fake Noise

loudest words askew 

drastic times tempt the masses

oh, those lying eyes
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Fowler Avatar
November 2, 2022 at 6:07 AM
Very nice senryu Franci!
Hoffman Avatar
November 2, 2022 at 7:03 AM
Thank you very much, Linda!
Morris Avatar
February 18, 2022 at 10:40 AM
Sad but true. Thanks for sharing.?
Hoffman Avatar
February 21, 2022 at 4:21 PM
Thank you! I hope we see the light at the end of the tunnel soon.
Dietrich Avatar
July 20, 2021 at 5:09 PM
I see fake at every turn. So I really like this.
Hoffman Avatar
August 19, 2021 at 3:02 PM
Thank you, Andrea!
Pandit Avatar
July 20, 2021 at 2:24 PM
Your ending line spells the essence of your poem. Well said, Franci.
Hoffman Avatar
August 19, 2021 at 3:03 PM
Many thanks, Vijay.
Sands Avatar
July 16, 2021 at 4:32 PM
Well done Franci :)
Hoffman Avatar
August 19, 2021 at 3:03 PM
Thank you, Heidi.
Wolf Avatar
March 23, 2021 at 12:46 PM
That third line is a real lulu, Franci! Love it! :) gw
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August 19, 2021 at 3:03 PM
Thank you, Gershon.
Pettit Avatar
February 23, 2021 at 5:43 PM
You accomplished a lot with just seventeen syllables.
Hoffman Avatar
March 8, 2021 at 7:17 AM
Thank you, Robert!
Awtry Avatar
February 23, 2021 at 12:00 PM
There is a lot in this small piece. There is truth and subtlety. :)
Hoffman Avatar
March 8, 2021 at 7:17 AM
Thank you for you very kind comment!
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