October 16, 2013 Oh The Lies We Tell (Tanka) 11 Comments Oh the lies we tell To deceive our reflection But fooling no one The mirror–superficial Cannot reveal the true soul ~ ~~ Dominic R. DIFrancesco ~~ Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Like Loading... Related Posted by Dom DiFrancesco in Poetry Tagged: essence, heart, image, inner self, inside, lies, love, poem, poetry, soul, spirit, superficial, tanka, true self, truth
perhaps it is because our mirrored image is not a true reflection of our soul. I love the thought in this piece. Reply
That was exactly my point. We place so much emphasis on our outward appearances that we forget about what is truly important…what is inside of ourselves. I’m very glad that you like this piece, I really appreciate it. Reply
So true! We do indeed fool no one.
We certainly do try though. :)
Doth a truest of truth:)
Well done, Dom! More! More! — Ron —-
Oh…there will be more Ron, I can’t help myself. Thank you very much.
True – the mirror reveals only what the eye sees – and it sees precious little, I reckon.
I believe that you reckon right my friend. Thanks.
True indeed! I think all of us have a little Dorian Gray in our perceptions at times.
Thanks Karin, I would suspect that we do.
perhaps it is because our mirrored image is not a true reflection of our soul. I love the thought in this piece.
That was exactly my point. We place so much emphasis on our outward appearances that we forget about what is truly important…what is inside of ourselves. I’m very glad that you like this piece, I really appreciate it.