Contradictory Messages

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Terms of endearment taste bitter
when dipped in a chocolate sauce
of contempt;
even if topped with a cherry.

Proverbs ring untrue
when coated with the fairy dust
of sarcasm;
even if sprinkled by Tinkerbell.

Words of wisdom are powerless
when riddled with the ammunition
of arrogance;
even if defended by the king’s army.

Eloquent speeches are soon forgotten
when used with the prop
of condescension;
even if applauded by the audience.

Compliments are not remembered
when given with the notion
of insincerity;
even if a smile was present.

Messages on the screen are ignored
when crafted with a brush stroke
of deception;
even if a pretty picture was painted.

Promises remain in the dark
when told with the urgent need
of self interest;
even if the sex was magnificent.

Whispers of love are without merit
when worn as a badge
of obligation;
even if pledged by a boy scout.

Prayers are left unanswered
when said with the hesitation
of the unfaithful;
even if uttered on holy ground.

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AnonymousAnonymousabout 14 years ago
wow

i enjoyed this poem, will re-read it.

it is very true. thanks for sharing.

LeBrozLeBrozalmost 17 years ago
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This poem was mentioned in the Archival Review thread, in a picking through Lit's archive of over 35,000 poems.

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LeBrozLeBrozabout 17 years ago
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You know those messages ~ he'll promise anything for a roll in the sack while his fingers are crossed behind his back...

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