Subimal Sinha-Roy Poet Nonet

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Contest : A Single Nonet On The Theme Of A Hobby, A Love Or Something You Dislike

Sponsored by : tania Kitchin

Date posted : March 20, 2026

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Pretension

I am on the stage with masked faces
who play conceited life drama. 
Smiles contoured by practiced act,
camouflaged pretension
I see through fake charm, 
veiled sham façade.
I dislike 
shrouded
truth.

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Andrea Dietrich April 5, 2026 at 8:36 PM Pretension was a great thing to dislike. Well done and congratulations Subimal Sinha-Roy April 5, 2026 at 9:30 PM Thank you. Your popcorn pleasure was great.

Subimal Sinha-Roy April 5, 2026 at 9:04 AM Thank you, Tania for the placement.

Tania Kitchin April 5, 2026 at 8:59 AM Subimal, congratulations on your winning placement. Some people like to pretend they are live rich and perfect lives and it is a facade.