Smoke Screens

(a little brevity for a change)

pretending to be
does that define an actress
or a deceiver

Reviews

[Masked writer]

This fine piece of work, a question that will ever so effortlessly work through my mind... Playing pretend as we once did as kids were just practice my dear, was it not? Something such decieving as a lilttle game cannot hurt can it?
Great read, I am pleased to have stopped by

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Masked writer. Good to have you visit and for your thoughts.

Chris

[Arundass TP]

Welcome friend 😊

[Masked writer]

Hey

[Andrew John]

I pretend to be all kinds of things. Can be a bit confusing at times! Or deceiving. Nice thoughts here, Chris. Your usual richness in brevity.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Andrew. I think many are a little guilty of smokescreens. I think it was Shakespeare who said the whole worked is a stage.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Chris … the whole World is a Stage and we pretend to be the Greatest Deceiver, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

You brought some Shakespeare with you dear Pat. Thank you so much for your visit. All good wishes.

Chris

[Lore Keeper]

A great thought provoker Chris. Well done.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much. I appreciate your visit. Have a happy Sunday.

Chris

[Thomas W Case]

Simple and very well done. That is the question, so many are on stage when they shouldn't be.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Thomas for sharing your thoughts. Much appreciated.

Chris

[Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn..]

Chris,

in order to be an actress, one must hone the skills of causing the deceived to believe ... Profound thoughts!

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Marve for your thoughts here. Pleased you stopped by.

Chris

[Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn de Graham]

Visiting your pages, Chris, is always an honor and a pleasure ... Top o' the mornin' to ya!

[Chris Shaw]

You are far too kind. Good morning Marve. It is a glorious sunny one over here on this side of the pond, but bitterly cold. Hope all is good with you.

[Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn de Graham]

Chris, if things were any better, any brighter, I just wouldn't be able to stand it, for lack of something to complain about ... But, knowing me, I'll think of something ... Take care and good health to you and all yours, and great muse of writing to you, always ...

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks for the smile Marve and good wishes. Take good care of yourself.

[schlanks]

There's always room to consider this question. Many little ways in which we adjust ourselves for different people and situations. When does one begin to cross this line? So many different interpretations and philosophies, and I feel this poem bottles them up in a brilliant little bottle to ponder.

[Chris Shaw]

What a lovely, thoughtful review. Thank you so much schlanks. All the best.

Chris

[Arundass TP]

I love this piece. Every one is pretenting to be......and actors in front of society.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you my friend. Pleased you liked the brevity.

Chris

[John Sullivan]

The world is full of manipulation and deceit... perhaps it's wise to play a part and hide the true self from those who would take advantage... but we're poets of course, and the truth is our profession. Wonderful read.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you John for sharing your thoughts. You are appreciated. Happy weekend.

Chris

[June bug]

Once again straight to the point, well put.
playing pretend does hurt.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for calling on this little piece of brevity. Appreciated.

[duff]

At some point we're all pretenders. When the sun goes down mischief arises. I like it Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you duff. Please you approve. All good things.