Revealing the truth
In shreds and bits
Some sprinkled here
Some scattered over there;
Revealing the truth
Wearing a mask
So that the readers
Cannot connect all the dots.
Fiction is a playful shadow
Of reality and truth;
Following it loyally
Imitating it in parts.
If the fiction is touching,
Trust that the reality is heart shattering.
-Purba Chakraborty
(8.02.16)
Linking this poem with Prompt Nights – Truth is stranger than Fiction [5] and sharing with Poetry Pantry #288
Wow! This is so succinct in its tone and beauty :D Especially love "Fiction is a playful shadow of reality and truth." Beautifully executed!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for participating Purba :D
Lots of love,
Sanaa
I think we need some fantasy to mask that harsh reality...
ReplyDeleteI also adore this....perfect blending to finish with,
ReplyDelete'If the fiction is touching,
Trust that the reality is heart shattering.'
You are wiser than your years. I like this.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Great.
ReplyDeleteZQ
A question to Reality or a question to fantasy? It is a beautiful lines that shows a heart asking somewhere why?
ReplyDeleteThat is absolutely true - if the fiction is touching, trust the reality is heart-shattering".
ReplyDeleteSo true that fiction is a shadow of reality and truth! But sad if the reality is heart shattering!
ReplyDeleteLike this definition of fiction and reality, and esp. the last line. Great research!
ReplyDeleteWe all wear masks to hide the truth for reality is not read about but felt deeply.
ReplyDeleteWhen fiction touches you deeply you have found a great writer.
Absolutely! Well versed thoughts!
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely accurate: "Fiction is a playful shadow
ReplyDeleteOf reality and truth."
Very wisely penned dear. Sometimes one's fantasies overpower the crude realities of life. Beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! liked it :)
ReplyDelete"Fiction is a playful shadow
ReplyDeleteOf reality and truth" ... Indeed it is.
Awesome flow of words Purba. Very well explained the connection of reality and fiction. Thank you for sharing 😊
ReplyDelete"If the fiction is touching, / Trust that the reality is heart shattering."...a pearl of wisdom Purba...
ReplyDeleteI agree we probably create fiction from bits of truth!
ReplyDeleteSo true and well said in a poetic form.
ReplyDeletewow.. that's superb, Purba!
ReplyDeleteMa!Ma!Miya! Awesome one dear :)
ReplyDeleteA playful and insightful poem - i think fact and fiction dance together quite harmoniously at times..
ReplyDeleteI completely agree, especially the last two lines. Beautiful poem, Purba :)
ReplyDeleteHow true what you write. I like the way you write it. Enjoyed it so much.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully penned:-)
ReplyDeleteThe last two lines.. just wow
ReplyDeleteVery true. I think fiction often serves to reveal the deepest truths (not to be confused with facts, lol).
ReplyDeleteSynoptic and erudite! Great work, Purba:)
ReplyDeletewhat a thought!!! wow, Purba... :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful lines, Purba.
ReplyDeleteSometimes fiction is more realistic than the reality.
Living in Fiction may look sweet and soothing for the present, but the ultimate is truly a pain.. Sticking to Truth forever takes out this end misery.. Very rightly said, Purba.. Hats off to your Poetical Expression Skills!
ReplyDeleteYou nailed it with last lines. Only a good writer can write this one.
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