Symphony of Deceit

There are those who act like they don't know what is at issue
And allow the beholder to proceed with their conceit
Sometimes it is best to allow a fool to continue
This is part and parcel of the symphony of deceit

There are those who altogether pretend not to understand
Gnomic, they deflect scrutiny with knowing humor or opacity
Notice that when it comes time for the decision, and the change of plans
They'd sowed the seeds that allowed them to escape from the difficulty

There are those thoroughly comfortable with the terrain of uncertainty
Grounded in the art of duplicity, they are badged with masks of civility
Try to pin them down, or confront them as to their appalling neglect
Watch and learn as you are left disarmed as they promptly change the subject

Diplomacy means the art of nearly deceiving all your friends, but not quite deceiving all your enemies.

— Kofi Abrefa Busia

All warfare is based on deception.

— Sun Tzu

Symphony of Deceit, a playlist

A soundtrack for this evasion. (spotify version)

• MC's Act Like They Don't Know by KRS-One
• Lies by Jonathan Butler
• Sweet Lies by Beres Hammond
• My Deceiving Heart by The Impressions
• Lies by En Vogue
• No More Lies by Michel'le
• Lies by Thompson Twins
• Bone Lies by Freddie McGregor
• Lies by Trina Broussard
• Misled by Kool & the Gang
• Lies, Deception, and Fantasy by Lee Foss & Chris Lake
• Feed Me Lies by Trina
• Lies by Melisa Morgan
• Deception by Miles Davis
• Yesterdays by Clifford Brown

This folktale is part of a series: In a covidious time

File under: humour, culture, deception, evasion, lies, observation, perception, strategy, satire, negotiation, rogues, life, covidious, Observers are worried, poetry, toli

Writing log: April 6, 2021