Everybody loves a bad mirror.
It shows them the things they are not.
It shows beauty in the beast.
The crude, so suave.
It shows the unfaithful in duty,
while the soldiers all laugh.
It makes the vile just;
and the just are abhorred.
It makes the good a demon.
And a demon- an angel forevermore.
Every spy is a faithful servant;
and the melancholy all smile.
While the King, how he cries, believing all these lies.
© achillesheelpoetry, 2021
Love how you use a mirror to bring about human antithesis. Nicely penned!
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This was exactly what I wanted to convey. Thank you for your feedback, Cheemnonso! 😊
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It’s a pleasure
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Wow, each line so full of meaning and realization beautifully written (:
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Thanks a bunch, Fariha! You inspire me 💖
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Likewise ❤
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Also, do check my previous poem, ‘I Owe’ out- it’s been greatly inspired by one of Nashita’s works, “Hands”.
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Surely, she will be very happy to hear that (:
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This is a pretty unique concept- awesome work!! I love it (:
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Thank you ever so much!
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