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The Absence of Innocence

I wish to declare my innocence But alas my time is short and I don't wish for my final words to be a lie! For John Lawless's Short Shrift Contest.

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Samantha Farley

Date: 2/9/2016 2:39:00 PM

Funny. Very much so.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 7/23/2015 1:37:00 AM

That's is really precise yet powerful Richard! Congrats on ur awesome win!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/23/2015 8:01:00 AM

Thanks Upma.

Skat A

Date: 7/23/2015 12:15:00 AM

Richard, Congrats on your SHORT SHRIFT win. Love SKAT

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/26/2015 8:59:00 AM

Thanks SKAT.

Viv Wigley

Date: 7/22/2015 8:23:00 PM

For such a short work to make one stop and think for a minute or two is the sign of a great write, Richard, congratulations. Regards, Viv

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/26/2015 8:59:00 AM

Thanks Viv, much appreciated.

Eve Roper

Date: 7/22/2015 6:15:00 PM

Rick, meaningful last words congratulations on your wonderful win. Hugs Eve

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/26/2015 9:00:00 AM

Thanks sweet Eve.

Jan Allison

Date: 7/22/2015 5:50:00 PM

short but to the point -many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/26/2015 9:00:00 AM

Hugs back to you.

John Lawless

Date: 7/22/2015 5:45:00 PM

Short shrift....given short shrift....This is a truly unique response to this theme. I enjoyed it...while at the same time being somewhat troubled by it as many offenders show no remorse. Thanks for entering the contest

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/26/2015 9:01:00 AM

Thanks John, I wasn't sure if I understood the rules so I am pleased by your kindness in choosing this piece.

Joe Maverick

Date: 7/12/2015 4:44:00 PM

Hello Richard, enjoyed the innocence of the lie context here Well done..'

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/12/2015 6:35:00 PM

Thanks Joe, I had a bit of fun with this one.

Catherine Labeau

Date: 7/9/2015 6:37:00 PM

innocence alas I like

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/10/2015 7:53:00 AM

Thanks Catherine.

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 7/9/2015 9:20:00 AM

Richard, Concise but definitely complete and solid! I admire you all who can do like this.. I've done few poems which can deliver as much! ~Olive Eloisa

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/10/2015 7:53:00 AM

Thanks Olive you are kind, coming From one as talented as you the comment is appreciated.