There are those who mask true selves
beneath clever disguise,
yet those who get to know deep down
see falsity in those eyes.
Acquaintances are many
chasing life just for each day,
and friends know that these actions
of self esteem that's been betrayed.
For trust is all but dead and gone
and friends see such contrast,
they can't condone behaviours
brought on by a saddened past.
Whilst deep dislike will linger
understand
true friends count on one finger.
Author notes
Prompt -
"He has no enemies, but is intensely disliked by his friends."
--Oscar Wilde
No more than 80 words (79 words)
In a list
A contest entry
- Quote Quickie - Oscar Wilde by GotLilt.
500 points, ended July 8, 4 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Nice job! I like this a lot! Good luck in the contest
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Good stuff poet.
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true friends count on one finger.
Awesome line! Thanks so much for entering this.
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a good poem, ah friends come and go in life, some stay for a lifetime, others weave into days. and all throw madness in the air i reckon.
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Excellent
What a great choice of words. And such a terrific word choice. You captured the prompt so well. Best of luck in the contest.
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Wow, I can see this. A sad, and frightening situation to find yourself in. You have such a nice way of exploring life and relational situations. So nicely done here.
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