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Lord of Lies

Lord of Lies With an absent mind We’re evasive or we lie; Lies that shortly blind; We don’t mean harm In a prank or a joke But dazzle and charm, We’d not lie to kill Or lie to mislead..... We only lie to thrill! The mask we wear Or disguise we stage Is aimed to court cheer; Nay, a smile hides pain, A pat thwart failure To break fear’s chain. To wear self inside-out Makes you a bad friend Or a perfect sell-out! “There’s tart in Paradise, ‘Devil wields a folk..” Are lies averting demise! Many times, things By their reverse we say Like fun irony brings. We cry when happy Laugh when enraged.... Swearing is a wet nappy! Lie mankind Lie in the name of mirth You’ll be the most kind! For, the naked truth Is a naked problem That brings no ruth! JM 21st Nov’ 2013

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Just That Archaic Poet

Date: 11/26/2013 5:54:00 AM

Agreed with Elieen: fabulous verses and and fantastic poem, brimming with truths of its own. Kudos, JM :)

Joseph Matose
Date: 11/26/2013 7:16:00 AM

Thanks Chan. I was hesitant it would be construed as a mission to promote untruths! Friend, JM

Eileen Manassian

Date: 11/21/2013 3:17:00 PM

Absolutely FABULOUS!!!! What an amazing write. Good one, Joseph....Of course....I'm brutally honest, so.....It's gotten me in trouble lots of times....I need to learn that not all truth must be exposed....Some things are better left unsaid. Loved this poem.......

Joseph Matose
Date: 11/22/2013 12:41:00 AM

Short-lived lie that is meant to do NO harm (correction for the last line) JM

Joseph Matose
Date: 11/22/2013 12:39:00 AM

Thanks for commenting. I was a little hesitant when I posted this one. True- we've got to strike a balance. You can't just say: your mother has been minced in an accident! You may end up with two fatalities. Politeness and Diplomacy make our message kind and acceptable although the message is not quite to do with kindness. I'll do with a short-lived lie that is not meant to do harm! Friend, JM