wrong ticket on a one way track.


could a diamond revert to carbon
or a human to chimpanzee
often maligned ugly duckling
such a perfect duckling is she

a mockingbird's sweet melodies
sounds of discord strangely heard
as if Pavarotti performed an aria
voice raspy and meaning obscured

gaze deep into the eyes of a child
the epitome of innocence there
though lost as the years go by
perfection in essence they share

Mona Lisa's expression altered
subtle smile transformed into frown
each visage correct in essence
both perfect in paradox bound

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