authenticity
gets killed by degree
behind each smile’s treachery
i wish my face wasn’t this
that you would see me
by TONY SINGLE
© All rights reserved 2023
authenticity
gets killed by degree
behind each smile’s treachery
i wish my face wasn’t this
that you would see me
by TONY SINGLE
© All rights reserved 2023
unbolt me 
Your poem is short but profound. It’s thought/provoking!
The etching is also appealing.
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Thank you so much, Wendy. I really appreciate that!
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Saying so much in so few lines. Excellent, Tony!
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Thanks, Susi! I’ve taken a leaf from Tati’s book and have been trying to write shorter, more concentrated, poems. 🙂
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You’re welcome! How about you submit some work to The Short of It? 🙂
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I’ll have to consider it…
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Please do! Here’s the link to the submission guidelines – https://iwriteher.com/the-short-of-it/
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Thank you, Susi!
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You’re welcome!
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That’s very powerful, Tony, like a yearning. Thank you.
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Thank you, Steve. I’m so glad you enjoyed that!
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You’re welcome!
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The genuine is divine for sure.
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Thanks, Gary.
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Sure. We need that inspiration.
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We wouldn’t have you any other way, Tony. Same goes for Tati 🙂
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You’re very kind, Maria. Thank you so much! 😊
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You’re welcome 🙂
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i see you, a masterpiece.
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You’re very kind, Gary. Thank you. 😊🙏
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