Illusionists

Spectators know
the magic's false

no rabbits rising
out of hats

assistants never
disappearing.

Still magicians
gain applause

when everyone
becomes the trick

all dying
to be duped again.




Illusionists © Copyright 2021, Robert J. Tiess.

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29 words (prompt limit).  Not Believing in Magic Yet Practicing It brevity challenge prompt - link: https://allpoetry.com/contest/2775769-29-words-or-less---practicing---John-Steinb-noguest
Submitted: April 4, 2021









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