The Id Pro Quo

Mysterious mime or calculating creature
Misanthropic recluse or doting benefactor
Shallow Charlatan or discerning teacher
Obstinate hauteur or modest beseecher

Erudite miser or innovative vizier
Bridled subordinate or confident mentor
Repressed miscreant or extroverted courtier
Natural predator or nurtured fancier

Meager cipher or extravagant couture
Perennial malcontent or persistent pacifier
Venal provocateur or unremitting stabilizer
Wavering transient or steadfast accompanier

Pessimistic mentality or positive reinforcer
Incessant doubter or faithful believer
Opportunistic voyeur or resolute lover
Impulsive actor or objective personifier
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Dorelien Avatar
October 6, 2010 at 4:41 AM
First and formost congradulations for it being featured, and I find this poem to be a very eloquent piece of poetry.
Cwiak Avatar
October 5, 2010 at 2:14 AM
Diverse Thoughts or Great Write...I am convinced that this is the latter. Congrats on your work being featured this week! Dan C
Brown Avatar
October 4, 2010 at 9:44 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week at PoetrySoup Stephen. Love, Carol
Eggins Avatar
October 4, 2010 at 3:47 AM
Congrates on being featured this week ... lots of questions come from me reading this one lol smile well done love Jayne
Sweetheart Avatar
October 3, 2010 at 9:13 PM
Congrats on your featured poem this week on the Soup.. a nice one to share with us all with luv..
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