Foul Perfume

Hypocrisy 
is like a thin 
layer of scum
on the surface 
of an expensive 
perfume.


Its foul stench 
cancels out 
the celestial fragrance,
like that of corpses 
that your nightmares 
exhume.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Be the first to comment on this poem. Encourage this poet.

Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace