Opal Reflections
Perspectives through Prose, Poetry and Photography
Acuity
“He taught me how to read people’s eyes.”
To know it’s never as it seems; it’s grey.
He told me, too, to hear beyond the words
of those who chose to obfuscate; betray.
He showed me when to peer beyond their veils
To delve ‘how’ water flows upstream and ‘why’.
He whispered softly, but I listened well,
My senses taut, I know now: It’s disguise.
He taught to strip illusions to their core,
My eyes have (sadly) seen the truth – and more.
Written for the speakeasy at Yeah Write. This week’s sentence prompt line: “He taught me how to read people’s eyes;” a provided by last week’s winner, Karen, must be used as the FIRST line in your piece. And the art prompt, which you will find below, is Waterfall, a lithograph by the master of impossible constructions, M.C. Escher.
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Opal Reflections 
Thank you, Meg. It’s all about the illusion. Thanks for your comment.
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This is so beautifully expressed, Joanne. The rhyming is pitch-perfect. And great job weaving the Escher prompt into it without being jarring.
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The rhythm in this poem is resounding. The slower pace at the beginning of each line and the double time at the end. Very well composed!
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Thank you! I’m pleased that you noticed the intended difference, and I appreciate your comment.
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I love this, Joanne! Beautifully composed – and I love that you used obfuscate. Such a great word! 🙂
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Thanks…it may be the first time I ever used it! I enjoyed taking advantage of the opportunity to do so. Thanks, Suzanne.
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This is awesome. ♥ Love the last line best…it really says it all!
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Thank you – I played with it a bit before settling on the final version. I appreciate your comment.
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Beautifully expressed! I really like this one… can’t pick a favorite phrase because they all string so well together.
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Thanks, Janna. It pales by comparison to yours. Your comments are very much appreciated – they come from a wonderful writer.
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