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Beware
they said -
don't get too close
a lie is trickier than most
a smile can catch you by surprise
the truth is hiding in their eyes
don't get too close
they said -
Beware
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Kelli Sheckler-Amsden
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Comments (9)
I like how the opening and closing of this poem is mirrored, and the sentences getting increasingly longer or shorter as you read is a nice touch. “a smile can catch you by surprise“ is a lovely line, yet in this context it’s a warning!
"The eyes don't lie" So true and beautiful🥰
Worth the double read :) well crafted <3
This was so good. Incredible from top to the bottom and the bottom up
Oooo, is this for the Inverse challenge? It reads so well both ways!
Ah, the eyes, the windows to the soul. And the smile of tricksters. Well said.
The truth is in the eyes! and a smile can hide the truth. Look closely at the eyes, keeping your distance until the smile matches the eyes. Nicely done, Kelli.
What if they're wearing shades (or blind)? Well done, Kelli, & usually true. As an autistic, it's a bit different. Mom told me I had to look people in the eyes or they'd think I was lying. I learned to compensate by focusing on the bridge of the nose or one of their cheeks. The reality is, if I'm looking away from you, chances are I'm trying to remember so as to be as accurate & honest as possible. As I told my counselor (much to his surprise), if I actually look you in the eyes, it's not a sign that I'm being honest (though, let's face it, I'm probably still trying), it's an act of defiance.
Great!😊💕