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Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Hypocrisy

Evil can wear a charming smile,
and speak delicious words,
that feel like rose petals.
Hypocrisy is dressed in fine disguise,
in many forms.
You point your finger,
lecture on your mind,
moral values anyone?
Have you forgotten
the skeletons in your closet.
Dusty since you abandoned them.
They come out,
while you sleep ,
dreaming of the life you lived.
Let your words be silent as the skeletons
begin to stir and dance.
Rise above the insecurity of your soul.
Speak the truth, for once.
Resist,
discuss,
be who you are meant to be. 
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88 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 31, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    This is a powerful indictment, Ayala. Especially effective to me is your last line: "Be who you are meant to be."

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  2. AnonymousMay 31, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    This little poem made me think deep several times. It really did touch home. The skeletons in my closet DO come out in my dreams. How did you know?!?!

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  3. Maude LynnMay 31, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Very well done! I immediately thought of the presidential campaigns gearing up.

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  4. Brian MillerMay 31, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    tell it straight...i like the direct talk in this ...and rather not fond of hypocrisy...

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  5. BelindaMay 31, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Ooooohhhh! Say it clear and loud!

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  6. AnonymousMay 31, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    A strong little message for us all. Powerful ending line - and I much agree. Too often we get caught up in the images the world hides behind...we need to rise above our fear, above the willed ignorance, and bear our souls up with us...

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  7. UnknownMay 31, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    I agree, everyone (me included) deserves to examine the differences between their beliefs and actions. Thank you for pointing this out in poem form. :D

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  8. UnknownMay 31, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    yes - be who you are meant to be.. that's one thing that can't be said enough! enjoyed this a lot! great work

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  9. Pat HattMay 31, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Love how you skipped the bull
    And told it with the punches you pull
    People should rise above the bs
    And this disguise mess
    Enjoyed this one alot
    Really great one shot

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  10. Emmanuel IbokMay 31, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Dont even get me started with this topic cos I'd go on and on! Well done in writing this.

    Bless!

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  11. AnonymousMay 31, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    How the world needs your advice...

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  12. hedgewitchMay 31, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    There are so many in public life I'd like to say this to--and who, really can afford the luxury to lecture another--yet so many seem to have no problem. Excellent, well-written and well-developed piece.

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  13. patriciaMay 31, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Can't I just be who I'm meant to be AND put another lock on the closet?

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  14. AnonymousMay 31, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Good reminders.

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  15. UnknownMay 31, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    oh, this is fantastic. I love the direct, tell-it-like-it-is feel. None of us are free from weakness, free from fault, but it seems easier for some to pretend they are free from the dark sides we all have.

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  16. Ginny BrannanMay 31, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Too many people forget their own skeletons but are quick to speak out and judge others. Great points so well written. Words to remember and live by.

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  17. Rachel HoytMay 31, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Lying is a lot of work to keep up. You are right to advise a rest. :)

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  18. CloudiaMay 31, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    yes!



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  19. FinallyMay 31, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Preach it sister! This poem feels like Church (the really good kind); how it builds in intensity as it goes along.

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  20. Lady NyoMay 31, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    These words, incapsulated in this short poem smack with truth.

    Something we all need to investigate within our own hearts and behaviors.

    Right now....I am so sickened with politics and politicians, who abuse decency, and also the good laws of our land....(Dominique Strauss Kahn comes to mind) and pleads 'innocent'...when the facts would say other...

    How can we look at ourselves in the morning in the mirror? Hyprocrisy eats from within.

    Great poem, Ayala.

    Lady Nyo

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  21. Madeleine Begun KaneJune 1, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    What a good message, well delivered!

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  22. PatriciaJune 1, 2011 at 1:51 AM

    Oh my... been there and didn't have these words to say. Powerful. Speak the truth for once... way to stand up in truth, Ayala. I feel it.

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  23. John (@bookdreamer)June 1, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    Yep, be careful what stones you start throwing around!

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  24. AnonymousJune 1, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    beautifully expressed

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  25. ayalaJune 1, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Thank you, Kristen.

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  26. ayalaJune 1, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Caroline,I don't believe it :)

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  27. ayalaJune 1, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Mama Zen, that's some of it. Thank you.

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  28. ayalaJune 1, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Brian, I am not a fan of it either....

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  29. ayalaJune 1, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Belinda, that's the way....

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  30. ayalaJune 1, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Amen, Chris.

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  31. ayalaJune 1, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Thank you, Matt :)

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  32. ayalaJune 1, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Thank you,Anthony. :)

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  33. FireblossomJune 1, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Oh but it's so much easier to spout stuff at someone else!

    I love your thoughtful poems, Ayala.

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  34. HopeJune 1, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    straight to the point! well done!
    great message here


    enjoyed this one very much!

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  35. TALONJune 1, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    So true, ayala. Evil has to wear as attractive a face as it can or else everyone would be warned. It's hard sometimes to see past the mask.

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  36. AnonymousJune 1, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Great poem, with a lot of truth therein!

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  37. KavitaJune 1, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    That's an excellent credo to go by, Ayala.. and very well penned too!
    Powerful and honest.. me likes!!!

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  38. TashtooJune 1, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    I am me...all I can be, some will take it, some will leave! :) Thought provoking write, forcing us to point OUR OWN fingers towards ourselves and question who we are and what it is we stand for. Much easier to point at someone else...too easy by times! Great write that was much appreciated. :)

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  39. siubhanJune 1, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    a thoughtful and thought-provoking piece, delicately put. nice one-shot!

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  40. UnknownJune 1, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Excellent poem with a perfect sentiment. I would almost rather be anything than a hypocrite.

    I also like that first image, by the way.

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  41. ClaudiaJune 1, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    yep - it's best to address it directly and straight...as you did...sometimes though i guess we all tend to forget the skeletons in our closets..

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  42. ayalaJune 1, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Thank you, Pat :)

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  43. ayalaJune 1, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Thank you, Emmanuel .
    Blessings.

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  44. ayalaJune 1, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Thank you Patricia. The world needs to look at themselves before pointing at anyone else.....

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  45. ayalaJune 1, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Thank you, hedge. :)

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  46. ayalaJune 1, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Ha, ha, Patricia ... You can put another lock and keep those skeletons away...

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  47. ayalaJune 1, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Thank you, Matt :)

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  48. ayalaJune 1, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Thank you, Lori.....that is the truth.

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  49. ayalaJune 1, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Thank you, Ginny :)

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  50. ayalaJune 1, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Rachel.... Anything negative takes too much energy....

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  51. ayalaJune 1, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Thank you, Cloudia.

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  52. ayalaJune 1, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Thank you, Finally :)

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  53. ayalaJune 1, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Lady Nyo,
    All that you mention here is true and I think people are sick of it!

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  54. ayalaJune 1, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Thank you, Madeleine. :)

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  55. ayalaJune 1, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Thank you, Patricia :)

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  56. ayalaJune 1, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    John, true!

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  57. ayalaJune 1, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Thank you, Kamana :)

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  58. ayalaJune 1, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Thank you, Shay :)

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  59. ayalaJune 1, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Thank you,Hope. :)

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  60. ayalaJune 1, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Talon, once the mask is off the truth comes out....

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  61. ayalaJune 1, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Thank you, Di

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  62. ayalaJune 1, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Thank you, Kavita. :)

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  63. ayalaJune 1, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Thank you, Natasha. I appreciate it :)

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  64. ayalaJune 1, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Thank you, Siubhan. :)

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  65. ayalaJune 1, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Thank you, Lady Jennie.
    Nice to see you again!
    :)

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  66. ayalaJune 1, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Claudia...yes..yes...yes!

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  67. AnonymousJune 1, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Love the poem Ayala and the image too. :)

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  68. ayalaJune 1, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Thank you, Mel.

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  69. Luke PraterJune 1, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    I like some straight-shootin'... do it myself sometimes. My favourite of yours to date I think. Great piece

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  70. ayalaJune 1, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Thank you, Luke.
    :)

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  71. StaciaJune 2, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    One word: Arnold. Another word: disgust. It's not nearly as eloquent as your poem, but I'm feeling the same emotions!

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  72. Vinay Leo R.June 2, 2011 at 3:13 AM

    Forget the skeletons? Nope. They're that unforgettable! Straight up delivery.. I like it!

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  73. James RainsfordJune 2, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    A perceptive and authentic write, which has the added dimension of truth. Great job.

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  74. HopeUnbrokenJune 2, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    strong words. . . very well said.

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  75. ayalaJune 2, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Stacia, one of many disappointments.....

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  76. ayalaJune 2, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Thank you, Leo.

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  77. ayalaJune 2, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Thank you, James.

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  78. ayalaJune 2, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    Thank you, Hope.

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  79. AdrienneJune 2, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Had to read this, go away...come back and read it again. Hypocrisy worries me, cause I've taken so long in life to know myself and let myself be free from others' expectations. I strive for genuine, but, I'm sure still miss the mark. Really love the way you get me/us thinking!

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  80. UnknownJune 2, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    "Have you forgotten
    the skeletons in your closet.
    Dusty since you abandoned them.
    They come out,
    while you sleep"

    nice series there, great write! ~ Rose

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  81. ayalaJune 3, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Thank you, Adrienne. Always be yourself.....

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  82. ayalaJune 3, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Thank you, Rose.
    :)

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  83. Rudri Bhatt Patel @ Being RudriJune 3, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    "Be who you are meant to be." Love this line and the core of this poem. Thanks Ayala.

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  84. ayalaJune 3, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Thank you,Rudri.
    :)

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  85. LolamouseJune 4, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    YES! For some it's so difficult to keep those skeletons from dancing around in someone else's business!

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  86. ayalaJune 4, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Yes,Lolamouse...it seems that we all know them!

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  87. OliviaJune 5, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    It felt as if I had already read this one.. I know now- that's because we all have demons in us!
    Talking of skeletons.. well, I know many people who love to snap a tendon just when I am off guard..
    BOOMERANG! What goes around, comes around!

    All my skellies are "displayed" on my blog already! Beneath our smiles are indeed some bones..

    well said- hugs xxxxx

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  88. ayalaJune 5, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Thank you, Olivia. I hope all is well :) xxxx

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