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The Lie and True Love

Sincere the word when the planted seed springs forth from truth the bounty of it’s fruit. Consuming lies wrought in word or deed, bind tight downwind foul smell of ill repute Truth holds firm upon life’s path anon lighting the course planned by heaven above. Yet when we lie today, and then beyond The sham will hide while we seek to find love Behind each oath and the taste of each kiss Behind sweet words and each loving caress The lie, waiting until some short remiss, ascends to the surface bringing distress True love waits for the chance to come inside It should not have to face lies, lies, then hide

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 12/7/2016 9:04:00 AM
I agree completely with Keith and his comment. This is avery fine sonnet, and a pleasure to read this fine morn..
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Date: 12/4/2015 11:36:00 PM
BRAVO Charles! A masterful piece with a smooth cadence, fine rhyming and a true to life sentiment. Best wishes, Keith
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Charles Henderson
Date: 12/7/2016 12:53:00 PM
Thank you Keith. Fortunately was one of those times when the bird deposits a poem on your shoulder and you simply have to wipe it off. Such a pleasure when that does happen. Frankly it is one of the reasons I no longer write for contests. I hope by not participating I am not letting down my long time friends. But I no longer enjoy the rat race. I need a slower pace.

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