Clothes make a man – or hide his intentions?
Check out this post > The Failed Experiment > for the genesis of elaborate coverings. If you prefer a haiku, check out Cockerel Feathers.
I do apologise for not uploading Fallen Grace yesterday. As some of you know, I’ve had computer glitches – since resolved.
The next episode of Fallen Grace returns on Wednesday 24 July 2013. As of this week, all subsequent episodes will come on-line on the Wednesday slot. Thank you for reading.
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I did pause…and read it a few times. Nice one my lovely buddy. Xx
Hello Jane buddy 🙂
It looks like loose sand. When parted, we come upon rich loamy. Dig deeper and marvel at what each layer gives up.
Much luv and hugz from a friend,
Eric
Beautifully put my lovely buddy…it’s the patterns too that tell a story…Xx
Seems like something Daniel learned…and something we all need to reflect upon. So we don’t walk around showing our bits and pieces, is one thing…but how we dress is another. It is vanity or do we really care if we dress like complete snobs or slobs? Who have we become through modesty? It’s origins in The Garden of Eden…my fig leafs, depending on the company, can be rather teeny….hehe
Hello Eva dearest,
Yes, at one level – this refers to outer garments. As you go deeper, it refers to the masks we wear > see also http://wp.me/p1YE83-d7 At yet another level, we share Daniel’s lessons regarding the distortion of the living aura – the ‘sheath’ at birth. All peer into the mirror and each takes away that which they perceive.
I share your sentiments about modesty but it is a splinter buried deep and would require major surgery to fix, if at all.
Peace and blessings,
Eric
Each of your haikus are like a power pack. The message has a lot to offer in just a few words.
My take on this poem: It’s a man attitude–first thought within–that defines him. His clothes are just secondary.
Thank you Uzo,
I believe the best poems/haiku are those that allow various depths of interpretation – depending on the reader’s reference point. I try to achieve this by layering – most often, I fail. But that is the challenge.
Peace my friend,
Eric
Powerful haiku…made me think.
Glad for that, Vera dear.
Oh, like your new gravatar image 🙂
Thanks, Eric! 🙂
Beauty is in the eye, but manners maketh man. (My old school motto) ha ha! Love, David
Hello,
Okay for a school motto, I reckon and especially if we assign a broad meaning to the word “manners”.
Peace,
Eric
Polonius got it wrong – Eric got it right.
Pardon me if I take time out to think this over, Mike. To be compared with Polonius — Well, you did say he got it wrong. Okay, then 🙂
Cheers,
Eric
Good Haiku. It gives me something to ponder today. Happy Monday Eric.
Thank you, Susan,
Trust it’s not too heavy going.
All good wishes,
Eric
P/s I wonder whether that creep missed your early morning walks 🙂
Thank you, Georgia 🙂
You are prompting me to try a hand at Haiku…:-)
Write haiku, Rekha – would love to read them 🙂
So few words to make us think BIG! Great haiku, Eric, and have a great Monday! xxx 🙂
Well, I always say,
When one is lazy, one becomes frugal even in words 🙂
But seriously, it is presumptuous to preach – we leave that to politicians and priests. Most people can read for themselves. One merely needs to point out the book, if at all.
Peace,
Eric
Well, your frugality is awesome, always, Eric! Have a great day! 🙂
Say more with less. Leave hints and your readers will read all that they wish to.
All good wishes, Lauren,
Eric
That’s how I feel, too, Eric! Sending good wishes back to you, too! 🙂
oh when a man/woman wants to hide they will use any thing that can mask their true self, convince themselves this is what they are…days it will work , days it won’t but would we ever give up and be what we truly are!
Yes, most times the trickery works but one needs to slip up only once – then, the only job available in the country is to become Chief Minister 🙂
this does make the reader think, we are social animals but need to be socially responsible tho indivdual definition of “socially responsible” differs so widely, well this could be another whole post Eric! love the poetry, always a treat for me!
Yes, that can be expanded into another post – wanna try writing a poem – you can do it 🙂
Thank you my dear, for your ever presence and encourgament.
Cheers,
Eric
when do people stop
lauding themselves my sage friend?
when they know their worth!
Loved your Haiku…thought provoking as always…have a great day Eric.
Very truly you’ve spoken these words, Georgia. I love this though 🙂
Have a great week ahead too,
Eric
Thanks and you have a wonderful week too! Georgia.
This haiku really got me to thinking, Eric.
We reveal ourselves and our preferences in the way we adorn ourselves, so in a way, our choice of clothing reveals who we are. But then again there are those who use adornment as an art, to some researched, scientific degree, to deceive and to impress. No matter, even in spite of outward appearances, the essence of a person shines through, even with the most expensive and impressive worldly couture, not to the gullible, but to those who can discern the essence and intents of the heart.
Peace, Dee
You’re absolutely right, Dee.
As long as we’re aware that clothes don’t make the man – it is the man who lends credence to what he wears.
At a metaphysical level – one cannot hide, for those with eyes shall surely see through the deceit – and so, some believe.
All peace and blessings my dear,
Eric
I love it. I want to attempt haiku next. I find it is the most intimating of all. You make it seem so easy. Nice.
I approached haiku with trepidation too but took that plunge and soon discovered it’s not as deep as feared.
We aircraft engineers are a special breed, me thinks 🙂 – okay, pilots included 🙂
perfect haiku. interesting thought
Thank you, Padmini – if it makes one reflect, I’ve accomplished my goal 🙂
An equalizer, to some extent. Just make sure the lights are out later on. 😉
An interesting comment – coverings as equalizers on stage 🙂
nice Eric – they can certainly hide our imperfections, or second helping of dessert !
LOL, good one 🙂
Yes, sure helps with the second helping for some. I speak of more than mere food – as I suspect, you did too.
Wishing you great days ahead, Bill,
Eric
very clever I like it.
Makes one pause, I hope, Barb.
Like you, I take long walks – helps to reflect on how inconsequential and artificial we can become.
Peace my dear,
Eric
As usual Eric you have given us something philosophical to think about.
Not too heavy for a Monday morning, I hope, Ian.
All good wishes for the week ahead,
Eric
P/s You’re right about the computer – though fixed for now, something tells me it is preparing to give up its soul 🙂