Darren White Poet Free verse

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Privacy Is Like Piracy

Smile is like simile 
     but simulating is unlike authenticity
Liar is like lair
     but simulacrum is unlike authenticity

Sometimes I prefer the simulated smile
     over the too honest glances of distaste
Take me to your lair, my lover
     and whisper your sweet words
     even though I know you simulate
I prefer your honey-like lies
     over your screaming honesty

My words ring authenticity
My actions ring truth
The ring you gave me
     was  a poor attempt at love
     Its fake-gold scaling off with every 
     false kiss you gave me

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3d place in contest: Privacy is like piracy yet copy cats are unlike authenticity
Sponsor: Ir0nic ZiNk
November 26, 2016

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Jan Allison January 6, 2017 at 12:48 PM Gosh you packed a punch with this one Darren especially that final stanza - wow Love the quote in the pic :-) many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Doug Vinson January 6, 2017 at 10:51 AM Wow, man, you have it going on! : ) Darren White January 6, 2017 at 11:02 AM Thanks Doug :)

Afzal Nusker January 5, 2017 at 9:37 PM Very creatively written. Wonderful poem, Darren. Congrats. Darren White January 6, 2017 at 1:18 AM Afzal, thank you!

Kim Rodrigues January 5, 2017 at 8:48 PM An authentic smile for your poem! So true that sometimes you just don't want to be asked why! Congrats on your top-notch poem, Darren! Darren White January 6, 2017 at 1:18 AM Thank you for your authentic smile, that made me smile too :)

Ironic Zink January 5, 2017 at 12:41 PM DW!! Congratulations on your win! Thank you fur your entry—IZ. Darren White January 5, 2017 at 12:43 PM IZ, thank you so much, I am really so happy with my 3d place!

Mark Martin December 3, 2016 at 10:55 AM I feel the narrator's pain in this. Great poem! :-) Darren White December 3, 2016 at 12:11 PM Thanks! I loved writing for this contest, a real challenge :)

Tim Smith November 26, 2016 at 12:16 PM I love this my friend...those last four lines rolled through many a night...beautiful poetry and a fav Darren White November 26, 2016 at 12:20 PM Thanks Tim, I am honoured!