Sight, No Foregone Conclusion
Diaphanous, the wings of persuasion,
simplicity of light in purity of transparency,
yet light in delusion’s hands
may in reflection aspire to conceal,
and what we see a slight of hand,
when beauty the beguiling will of deceit.
Sight is one third anatomical,
one third knowledge and one third bias:
what we wish to see,
so delusions are plenty and truth unlikely,
but if we wish to see beyond the myths,
beyond our own hopes, sort darkness from light.
Truth aspires to be in any heart,
yet it is we who must relent the self
in order to know it, to see it unencumbered,
and no matter the beauty of skin,
rarely is that a reflection within,
for beauty is itself, in form, in thought and in action.
Persuasion is not truth,
and not always transparent,
even though it may appear to be,
and perspective is a broad understanding,
when delusion may adhere to a battle,
but never win the war.
Tony DeLorger © 2017
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“for beauty is itself, in form, in thought and in action.” Very nice, Tony, I like that. Eyes can deceive us, but the heart knows. Wonderful verse.
Thanks Phyllis, pleased you enjoyed it. Have a great day, or what’s left of it. cheers!
What a profound message here! I am starting to like all that you write. Well done, Tony. Cheers!
Thanks Surabhi, glad your enjoying my work. Cheers!
I love the phrasing Tony – and the triple division of sight you’ve described in detail is an amazing way to look at things
Glad you appreciated the thoughts Ralph, thank you my friend.