Not Wednesday, but still
Black Bear
The skin of the polar bear
is black; its fur, transparent,
colourless, reflects the light,
making it a warm off-white.
This negative deception,
reinforcement of a lie,
manipulates our senses,
cozens us into seeing
not carnivore but cuddly
toy as silently he stalks
his prey, efficient, stealthy,
charming to the last. Like you.
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