Funom Makama Poet Sonnet

Life of Lies

Corporate men in blazers portrayed by boys
empty hands but constantly in a boast
life in real goes opposite in each choice
a desert’s wretch, flaunts so big on the coast
acts so different, a real life disguise
stories with second chapters right from birth
even in death, the grave won’t play the dice
as this life is made and covered in dirt
cheat and deceit are character parents
more falsehood to overcome more sorrow
such victories stay as a short term rent
in the end, consequences will burrow
empty stones stick to form a rearguard
then becomes corrupted in this regard.

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Pashang Salehi June 12, 2016 at 5:18 PM very nice

Noel Villarosa May 31, 2016 at 2:59 AM Lies hide to protect the host, and so everyone else becomes an observer of life, always on the outside looking inside. In so many instances, many are forced to accept deception even against their will. A convincing write. (^_^) Noel.

R.A. Marschall May 29, 2016 at 7:38 AM Thanks so much for reading and commenting on my poem. This is a fabulous sonnet! Very deep and poignant! Funom Makama May 30, 2016 at 9:34 AM Thank you very much Marschall

Joseph P. DiMino May 26, 2016 at 1:18 PM Very profound. A lot of serious life experience with analysis went into this work. Truth is everything. Your work is so refreshing for its honesty and original language. Funom Makama May 30, 2016 at 9:33 AM Thank you very much Joe Dimino

Becca Teagan May 25, 2016 at 12:53 PM Powerful statement, Funom. Well done. Funom Makama May 26, 2016 at 11:48 AM Thank you a million times Becca

Sunita U.D Palawon May 24, 2016 at 11:52 AM Just make me think of a great poet friend who got deceived by one whom at his age he was proud to count among his close friends all through life. We all have the so much to give to the world each a unique package but why many of us die miserable by making others miserable...I read the lines several times. Funom Makama May 26, 2016 at 11:48 AM Ah'aw! My heart goes to him and I hope he stays strong and continue moving in life. Thank you a million times Sunita

Judy Ball May 24, 2016 at 9:42 AM My thoughts exactly. So many of us are deceived into thinking that personal gain is more important than honesty and integrity. In the end we find we have gained only our own damnation by being self serving and never giving thought to anyone or anything else. Great write. A seven form me. God Bless, JB Funom Makama May 26, 2016 at 11:46 AM It couldn't have been more right. Thank you a million times Judy

Sara Kendrick May 23, 2016 at 4:46 PM The life lead by men and women in corporate jobs is a tough one..Good thoughts about topic penned..Thanks for stopping by..Sara Funom Makama May 26, 2016 at 11:45 AM Thank you a million times Sara

Alesia Leach May 23, 2016 at 4:05 PM Yet there are so many successful liars. Why is that? Perfect sonnet! Enjoyed reading, thank you. Funom Makama May 26, 2016 at 11:45 AM Thank you a million times Alesia

Anne-Lise Andresen May 23, 2016 at 2:24 PM - Wise words and great written, Funom ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Funom Makama May 26, 2016 at 11:43 AM Thank you a million times Sunshine Smile

Nette Onclaud May 23, 2016 at 1:26 PM ohh, your splendid write expresses how this status symbol can be so pretentious, funom.. greeat stuff!..huggs Funom Makama May 26, 2016 at 11:42 AM Thank you a million times nette