you who stand reading,
thinking
yourself better
than other
shame on you!
turning the eye
covering the ear
when heart murmurs
deceit;
beguiled altruism
an uncomfortable gesture
hidden; then
taking your leave
in silence
In a list
A contest entry
- Pasquino by ea.
1500 points, ended July 1, 11 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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Powerful!!
Your muse knows no bounds, O Wise One!! 
xx Cyn xx
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Not so wise; my entry was not a pantoom!! But I am learning. Thanks for commenting. Frans
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I really like Bashō's logic, "learn the rules in poetry, then forget them!! 
Peace,
Cyn
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Ah!!
I like this; feels like the 'great escape'!! Lovies to you. Frans
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Excellent Poem
I have never tried this form before. You did it so well and with a wonderful message to our fellow man. To many turn a blind eye and have no compassion. It saddens to se it more and more each day. ?Thank you for the lovely read this afternoon. It is always a pleasure dear friend. Hugs and Smiles.
Take care, Sandy
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Thank you for the message you sent me; do always appreciate this. Then, thank you for your commenting. Have lovely evening. Frans
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impressive
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Thanks.
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Very powerful is your insight into the human mind of thoughts. It is so true how so much of the time people are just into themselves and the pride they carry in comparing themselves to another. Brilliant poem Frans. So nice to read your work again. Best wishes my dear friend in the contest.
Blessings,
Much Love,
Kelle Marie
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Thanks Kelle
Also glad to see you more often on AP; nice to have you around. Frans
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turning the eye
covering the ear
Frans these lines just sum it up for me!
Loved it well done and good luck. x
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Ah, this I do not believe
there is so much compassion in you; not to forget the contributions I know of. Thanks for commenting. Also, blessings to you. Frans
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Lampoons and satires don't preach - that is their redeeming quality. But you are free to post this on old Pasquino who shall withhold comment, too, while allowing the storm to brew!
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It's more
difficult than I thought, but thank for the comment, and for not disqualifying me. Blessings to you. Frans
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Whoa!
Good one Frans. 
You nailed the 'silent majority' on the head here. I love the way you express this & its presentation. 
All the best in the Contest. 
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Kind words
and thank you for your comments. Frans
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I have long believed that humility in an artist is a prerequisite quality. How else are we to ever improve? Let alone as a human being. A well-done piece, my Friend. Let those whose egos deceive them beware, as they will one day be left alone, with only their arrogance as company. Good luck in ea's contest, Scribe.
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I appreciate your
comments. My first 'lampoon', but I turned out to be a 'preacher'![lol] - will give it a go one day again. Blessings. Frans
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