What Never Lies ?
( A Ghazal Sonnet )
if never asked questions, one never lies
it’s the color of blood that never lies
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sailor’s hopes rescued through fog weary skies
Fresnel lensed lighthouse light that never lies
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hypocrite’s poisoned words spat, he denies ?
Blarney stone’s flattering chat never lies ?
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burrowed in flesh, butterfat in disguise ?
all-seeing mirror says fat never lies
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bet me a nickel, I’ll raise you two lies
mama’s boy scandalized brat never lies ?
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how death is answered, when we say goodbyes
carved in stone legacy that never lies
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making the best of things, some turn blind eyes
for when truth tolls, a Bell, that never lies
© ~ Randy Bell ~ 2013
Poetic inspiration~ w/ Semaphore
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Feb 01, 2013 @ 14:08:01
There are some really strong lines in this poem – made me stop and think a lot, which is a good thing in my view.
Feb 01, 2013 @ 15:26:09
when the bell tolls it def never lies….great job on the rhymes through this…holds a consistent theme as well…def a thought burner too…enjoyed…have a great weekend!
Feb 01, 2013 @ 19:35:33
..each couplet so true and you put it together nicely;)
Feb 01, 2013 @ 20:04:01
I’m impressed, not only did you accomplish this within the constraints of the ghazal format, you even threw in an extra challenge with rhymes in the couplets! Applause is due!
Feb 01, 2013 @ 22:38:53
I love the way you have used questions
Feb 02, 2013 @ 10:31:06
nice rhyme choice and journey
Feb 04, 2013 @ 21:31:14
Randy – super cleverly done! I love how you use your name, but also just a mordant wit there – works well with the Ghazal. Thanks. k.