Making Things Disappear

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On reading an article that scientists can render an object invisible by steering electromagnetic waves around it, thus leaving no light reflected or retracted, with which to see the object.

Reference: Behold the Appearance of the Invisibility Cloak.

Physics is a bit behind psychology –

Mind has mastered that invisibility.

Some repulsive thing occurs?  No worries here –

Heave the trunk to sea.  Walk lightly off the pier. 

Pride is stained or cracked?  So easy to believe

The perfection of your face.  Don’t cry.  Don’t grieve. 

Lover makes you mad?  Avoid expressing it.   

Put it back on him.  Or find a dog to hit. 

You do something flatly wrong?  Go on, explain.

Wash your hands.  If needed, stand beneath the rain. 

Now, neurotic symptoms may appear.  Don’t fret.

A small price to pay.  For all the peace you get.

Making Things Disappear © Ron Villejo