Moonlight deception

The moon's pale glow on water lies
A peach appears fresh, with vibrant guise
But hidden from sight, it's side does bear
A rotting truth, that's hard to share.
                                                                         ~Byeol
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Dietrich Avatar
February 27, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Very mysterious! I like the imagery
Captain  Avatar
March 3, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Thanks, Andrea.
Leach Avatar
February 26, 2025 at 11:14 AM
It carries a quiet, creeping sense of deception and hidden decay. The moon’s glow as a “lie” sets a mysterious, almost ominous tone, while the peach--a symbol of beauty and vitality--reveals its hidden rot. That contrast between surface allure and concealed truth is striking, and the rhyme scheme adds to the poem’s elegance. It almost feels like a metaphor for something deeper--perhaps betrayal, hidden pain, or the idea that appearances can be deceiving.
Captain  Avatar
February 26, 2025 at 11:23 AM
You have a profound understanding of things. It's good.
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