You've Been Deceived

Who am I?

Think am what (my body) you see?

Think am good/bad

Hey! That's not me

It's just the veil

Used to mask the real me

Either to please/displease you

YOU'VE BEEN DECEIVED!

Who am I?

Exhibiting the veil

You accept/reject me

Hey! That’s not my will

It’s just my wish (apparent me)

Am relieved but never fulfilled

All for your sake

YOU’VE BEEN DECEIVED!

Who am I?

Thought the veiling ever alerts

True me still flashes unconsciously

Whew! Never knew he’s like this

Yes! You’ve seen a little true me

Whence comes my sense of freedom

Don’t be surprised

YOU’VE BEEN DECEIVED!

Who am I?

Unmasking who I am (the real me)

Look beyond my laughter/frown

Examine my smile/grimace

‘Cos veiled by my body;

My soul and spirit

The emergence of the true me

YOU’VE BEEN DECEIVED!

Footnote:

Body – Persona (lity); you, as seen by others

Soul – Character; who you really are

Spirit – Individuality; what makes you different

©Thommy's Poetry