What lies below
A Poem on the Deceptiveness of Appearances
One of the most difficult life lessons to learn is that things aren’t always what they seem to be.
All that glitters isn’t necessarily gold; the taste of what looks sugar isn’t necessarily sweet.
Let the five senses embrace what lies beneath.
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A gleam of gold masks eyes of lies,
Voices croon gently, hiding dire sighs.
Soft velvet-like, freezing to the touch,
Scented air veils the odour of the unseen,
Taste truth’s bitterness—hidden behind the screen.
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About the Creator
Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin
Hi, i am an English Language teacher cum freelance writer with a taste for pets, prose and poetry. When I'm not writing my heart out, I'm playing with my three dogs, Zorra, Cloudy and Snowball.
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Comments (4)
Beautiful poem. well done..
I love this, especially that final line. It really hit me hard. Great use of the senses as well.
That is beautiful and deep, Michelle!
Whoaaaa, that was extremely powerful! Things aren't always as they seem. Loved your poem!