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Treachery

A gray cat, stealthy crept,
tall grass his tactic cover.
Was he a Robin Hood?
Nay! More apt a Robin's
demise.

A conqueror to his kin.
A devil to wings that fly.
My truth, may be your
everything?  Or, just another
Seducer's lies....?

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Joe Maverick Date: 9/6/2025 1:30:00 PM Who knows what lies in the shadows? Or behind the eyes.? Login to Reply Joe Dimino Date: 9/7/2025 3:27:00 AM Thank you, Joe; perhaps least of all deceiver' eyes and deceiver' shadows themselves. The devil deceives most the deceiver.

Gershon Wolf Date: 9/2/2025 7:16:00 PM Is the last question a famous line that I don't recognize? If not, now it is. And I recognize it... It's vintage Joe Dimino! Login to Reply Joe Dimino Date: 9/2/2025 8:04:00 PM Vintage Joe DiMino. Thank you, Gershon. One of my better works I think.

Valsa George Date: 9/1/2025 8:59:00 PM Some act so treacherous like a cunning cat. They are indeed 'devils to wings that fly.' One's truth can be a lie in another's eyes. Well written, dear Joe. Login to Reply Joe Dimino Date: 9/2/2025 7:07:00 AM Even when sincere; great observation. Thank you, Valsa.

Hilda Greenhough Date: 9/1/2025 7:16:00 PM Treachery in many different coats, this was a good play on thoughts. I felt the secrecy of the treachery. Login to Reply Joe Dimino Date: 9/2/2025 7:09:00 AM Even when being honest with self, could be just treacherous nature. Thank you, Hilda. Have a great writing day!

Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 9/1/2025 4:32:00 PM thought provoking words, uniquely crafted with a cat as a backdrop...brilliant...have a pleasant evening, Sara Login to Reply Joe Dimino Date: 9/1/2025 4:41:00 PM Hi Sara; so pleased you liked this work. Thank you. Have a great evening!

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 9/1/2025 11:21:00 AM - Some people are so good at lying that it's hard to expose them, Joe - Great written :) - hugs Login to Reply Joe Dimino Date: 9/1/2025 11:58:00 AM You can't snow a snowman, True. I find better to encourage them to talk...and they will inadvertently show their true nature. It helps to have dealt with a lot of crap as I have. A New York City Street Kid.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/1/2025 10:51:00 AM Cool one, Joe. Not all cats are like this though. None of mine have ever killed another creature even the time one came across a mouse! Login to Reply Joe Maverick Date: 9/5/2025 9:46:00 PM Yes all cats are individuals.!!! I hear the Roar.))) Joe Dimino Date: 9/1/2025 11:15:00 AM Nor all men and women. My black cat. Shadow, would lie a foot or so from his feeding dish. Birds would light and eat, while he just shrugged his shoulders. Now mamma cat, a Calico, is different: Thanksgiving for her every day! Prettiest feline you ever saw, with huge gorgeous eyes. Cuddly and affection...but she's the one I am certain, that if I lie dead in the house for awhile, would not let me go to waste. God bless her cute little heart.