Your Effortless Illusion

I've never considered myself
an easy mark
but my heart
can sometimes reach
conclusions
my senses do not perceive

and it's so hard
not to be impressed
with your effortless illusion
this natural, graceful presentation
so self-effacing, shy,
the almost invisible wires
smoke
and mirrors
fall into place
without conscious thought

you are
too good at being
fascinating

Don McGonigal
February 2006