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Moonlight deception

The moon's pale glow on water lies A peach appears fresh, with vibrant guise But hidden from sight, it's side does bear A rotting truth, that's hard to share. ~Byeol

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/27/2025 9:51:00 PM

Very mysterious! I like the imagery

Byeol Captain
Date: 3/3/2025 2:15:00 AM

Thanks, Andrea.

Alesia Leach

Date: 2/26/2025 11:14:00 AM

It carries a quiet, creeping sense of deception and hidden decay. The moon’s glow as a “lie” sets a mysterious, almost ominous tone, while the peach--a symbol of beauty and vitality--reveals its hidden rot. That contrast between surface allure and concealed truth is striking, and the rhyme scheme adds to the poem’s elegance. It almost feels like a metaphor for something deeper--perhaps betrayal, hidden pain, or the idea that appearances can be deceiving.

Byeol Captain
Date: 2/26/2025 11:23:00 AM

You have a profound understanding of things. It's good.