Dom DiFrancesco

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Oh The Lies We Tell (Tanka)

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Oh the lies we tell

To deceive our reflection

But fooling no one

The mirror–superficial

Cannot reveal the true soul

~

~~ Dominic R. DIFrancesco ~~

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11 responses to “Oh The Lies We Tell (Tanka)”

  1. omtatjuan Avatar
    omtatjuan

    So true! We do indeed fool no one.

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    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar
      Dom DiFrancesco

      We certainly do try though. :)

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  2. words4jp Avatar
    words4jp

    Doth a truest of truth:)

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  3. pi314chron Avatar
    pi314chron

    Well done, Dom! More! More! — Ron —-

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    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar
      Dom DiFrancesco

      Oh…there will be more Ron, I can’t help myself. Thank you very much.

      Reply
  4. Eric Alagan Avatar
    Eric Alagan

    True – the mirror reveals only what the eye sees – and it sees precious little, I reckon.

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    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar
      Dom DiFrancesco

      I believe that you reckon right my friend. Thanks.

      Reply
  5. Karin Avatar
    Karin

    True indeed! I think all of us have a little Dorian Gray in our perceptions at times.

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    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar
      Dom DiFrancesco

      Thanks Karin, I would suspect that we do.

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  6. high five and raspberries Avatar
    high five and raspberries

    perhaps it is because our mirrored image is not a true reflection of our soul. I love the thought in this piece.

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    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar
      Dom DiFrancesco

      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

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