DANCING WITH MIRRORS The training we receive in youth embeds within the pliant lining of our cells; we learn to twirl deceit around the truth in forms appropriate for show-and-tell. We hold our posture well; with polished words and smiles, we swirl illusion's veil, disguise our inner longings. Deftly, we conceal With glee, we scrutinize each other's sins from self-pretentious thrones; our minds are closed and we forget -- when life disrobes, our own expanse of nakedness will be exposed. © Laryalee (laryalee@hotmail.com) ~THE WRITERS' CORNER~