Appearance Assumption Reality Conflicts Poem by Terence George Craddock

appearances assumptions
can be dead end blind alleys
even the same novel can

be published with different covers
masters of disguise manifest
multiple mask characters

just because a man owns
a boat it does not make
him a fisherman

just because a person owns
a violin does not make
the player a violinist

just because people can
cook up food does not make
them a master chef

but observe a beautiful sincere love freely given
from an abundant overflowing genuine kind heart
does make a gift choice compassionate person


Copyright © Terence George Craddock