A Handshake

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Quintilla poetry
Sponsored by: Joseph May
10/20/2023

Once, a handshake was all it took; a deal was struck, then hands were shook. But today, trust has all but died; and because lying is implied, we treat everyone as a crook.

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Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/23/2023 11:50:00 AM

- A handshake meant a lot in the past, Emile :) - Great written :) - Congratulations on your win in the contest :) - hugs

Emile Pinet
Date: 10/23/2023 12:58:00 PM

Thanks, Anne-Lise; as always, I appreciate your comments, my friend. Emile.

Joseph May

Date: 10/23/2023 9:04:00 AM

How times have changed, Well said Emile, Congrats on your win

Emile Pinet
Date: 10/23/2023 9:14:00 AM

Thanks, Joseph; as always, I appreciate your comments and welcome the placement, my friend. Emile.

Jan Allison

Date: 10/20/2023 2:07:00 PM

so so true Emile, honesty and integrity are so lacking:-( hugs jan x

Emile Pinet
Date: 10/20/2023 2:56:00 PM

Thanks, Jan; as always, I appreciate your comments, my friend. Emile.

Lin Lane

Date: 10/20/2023 12:02:00 PM

That's the sad truth, Emile.

Emile Pinet
Date: 10/20/2023 12:14:00 PM

Thanks, Lin; I appreciate your comments, my friend.