“we lie close”

Posted on February 3, 2021 by purplepeninportland 
Written for:  The Twiglets #212 - "we lie close"


A lie is not
close to the truth


Lying close
we each dream
our own dreams


lying close
to ocean waves silver crest
in noon day sun


          A powerful man bent truth to lie
          the facts were his own, no alibi.
             When people spoke their minds
             he fought, raged, and whined.
       Now he's out on his ass, wond'ring why


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About purplepeninportland

I am a freelance poet, born and bred in Brooklyn, New York. I live with my husband, John, and two charming rescue dogs–Marion Miller and Murphy. We spent eight lovely years in Portland, OR, but are now back in New York. My goal is to create and share poetry with others who write, or simply enjoy reading poetry. I hope to touch a nerve in you, and feel your sparks as well.
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14 Responses to “we lie close”

  1. rallentanda says:
    February 3, 2021 at 1:57 am

    He has gone
    Will be even better
    When he is forgotten

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  3. Magaly Guerrero says:
    February 3, 2021 at 3:47 am

    Fibbing tends to land most fellows in their rear.

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  4. Jules says:
    February 3, 2021 at 5:17 pm

    You’ve done well with the ‘lay’ of ‘The Land of Lies’
    I can so see the relevance of the Limerick!! 😉

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  5. Misky says:
    February 4, 2021 at 12:22 pm

    Excellent Limerick!

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