The Fox's Trick
An Etheree Poem on Honesty
Falsehoods, often told, undo. Michelle Liew
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Swift
Sly mind
It bolts through
The thorny bush
Sharp eyes, quick to pounce,
Bright red coat flashes once
It mars truth, deceiving all
But shadows wait, and night does fall.
The cleverest trick leaves life askew
The fox learns falsehoods, often told, undo.
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About the Creator
Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin
Hi, i am an English Language teacher cum freelance writer with a taste for pets, prose and poetry. When I'm not writing my heart out, I'm playing with my three dogs, Zorra, Cloudy and Snowball.
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Comments (7)
Ooh, this is sharp and cunning—just like the fox! The rhythm and build-up are so satisfying, and that last line seals the trick perfectly. Love it!
Ah this was so true and profound. Loved it!
Deep and vivd. Love it.
Lovely, lively, quick thinking, and sly. Lovely work Michelle.
Sharp eyes, quick to pounce. It mars truth deceiving all. Wonderful poem Michelle.
lovely etheree
This is so beautiful, Michelle. Your poems always make me think about life, love, and other eternal things.