Deception - Be Aware Of The Possibilities
We dislike seeing deception in our life - when we are the brunt of it. If it is directed our way, we want no part of it. What forms can it take? - trickery and trying to be real smart
- plain fraud which can be hard to stomach
- hypocrisy where it appears to be one thing but turns out to be another
- cunning where we are taken for a ride, but at our expense
and it can go on - treachery where we trust but are let down
- guile where we fall prey but may not even realize it
- duplicity where double standards lead us a merry dance
- insincerity where it seems all is OK but turns out rather different
All these options to pull the wool over our eyes. They will not all happen at once but in the wrong hands they will occur. And we may bear the brunt of these actions. But we need to keep our heads. And not think that friendship, companionship or human kindness and honesty are lost to the world. At times like these words can be very powerful - healing, soothing, comforting, relaxing . . . The power of words . . . If we let ourselves be uplifted and filled with their sometimes hidden insights. Let them gently and slowly impact on our lives as we read - and in the future when we recall their meaning for us. I hope this page will do this and more. I hope this example will help to express life in an insightful, penetrating but easy to read manner. And help us to question the lives we lead and the manner in which we live them.
Who wants to fall for a deception?
do you feel foolish or act with caution
not knowing what next may come along
if it was not serious you would break into song
'When does it feel good to deceive?
I don't like it nor do you - what does it achieve?
if you think I'll always fall for it you are naive
if that is your only offer you had better leave'
But seriously, trickery and deceit - are they main stream values?
hypocrisy, cunning, guile, duplicity, why would you choose
these ways of living day to day
how can they in the long run pay?
Does it not prove better to be more loyal and honest?
is being insincere and crafty, and using deception the wisest
way to interact with others, for in this way
how will they trust you or want you to stay?
In your life or your immediate circle
you want to associate with people more able
to share, assist and be more companionable
rather than cheating, bluffing or only able
To make you the buff of their latest hoax
how can they possibly coax
you to be with them if they are like that all the while
exhibiting subterfuge, feint, decoy or wile.
As I don't know where I really stand
I want to change, improve and understand
what life has to offer and also to give,
I have no place for friends to be insincere and deceptive
I just want to get on with my journey
in life, being cooperative, friendly and loving
of people, situations and things that interest me, and offer
and in no way my life or actions may scupper
By acting the fool or be the ingenuous friend
who my best interests they do not intend
to keep if it just suits there mood
to trick me, fool me or delude
Me into thinking they are something they are not
I am too old to have the time for this unsought
play with my emotions, friendship and feelings
I want honor, integrity, loyalty in my dealings
In life and in the things that I do
changes come and go and no need to misconstrue
the attention or deception of those around
me who may have their own agendas, but sound As though they are genuine and true
to themselves, me or to you
when behind your back they aim for deception
in my life, with my friendship I will make no exception.
All best,
Martin
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