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A Lesson For Life

You should admit your mistakes and eat humble pie -
a much better option than sour grapes' juice in your eye!

Life or Death Epigram Poetry Contest
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7/18/18

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Moon Flower

August 2, 2018 at 12:59 AM

Congratulations on a deserving win, Jan. :) hugs

Jan Allison

August 2, 2018 at 7:46 AM

Thanks Moon Flower:-) hugs Jan xx

Susan Gentry

August 1, 2018 at 11:09 PM

Lol! Congratulations on your win. :)

Jan Allison

August 2, 2018 at 7:46 AM

Thanks Susan:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May

August 1, 2018 at 1:19 PM

Congrats on your win Jan

Jan Allison

August 1, 2018 at 1:26 PM

Thanks Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx

Roy Pett

August 1, 2018 at 7:51 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved win Jan with your cleverly written epigram. :))

Jan Allison

August 1, 2018 at 8:07 AM

Thanks roy:-) Hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues

July 31, 2018 at 10:01 PM

Congrats, Jan! Yes, terrible to stay sour!

Jan Allison

August 1, 2018 at 4:58 AM

Thanks Kim:-) hugs Jan xx

Line Gauthier

July 31, 2018 at 8:41 PM

Good one, Jan. Congrats on your win.

Jan Allison

August 1, 2018 at 4:57 AM

Thanks Line:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

July 31, 2018 at 4:54 PM

:) Back with a big congratulations on your win, Jan.... Hugs Eve

Jan Allison

July 31, 2018 at 5:17 PM

Thanks Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight

July 31, 2018 at 4:31 PM

Very wise words indeed! Love it! Congrats on your win. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison

July 31, 2018 at 4:39 PM

Thanks Sandra:-) hugs Jan xx

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

July 31, 2018 at 4:16 PM

Heh heh, indeed! Cute one ;)) Congrats on your win! xomo

Jan Allison

July 31, 2018 at 4:18 PM

Thanks Mo:-) hugs Jan xx

Janice Canerdy

July 21, 2018 at 11:17 AM

GOOD one, Jan! Janice

Jan Allison

July 21, 2018 at 11:58 AM

Thanks Janice:-) hugs jan xx

Warren Doll

July 20, 2018 at 7:30 AM

Great epigram, Jan. Humble pie is a personal favorite.// Warren :)

Jan Allison

July 20, 2018 at 2:23 PM

It tastes very nice with whipped cream lol:-) hugs jan xx

Kim Rodrigues

July 19, 2018 at 11:00 AM

Funny! Your epigram features sour grapes and mine sour apple! Like it!

Jan Allison

July 20, 2018 at 2:22 PM

We are both fruity Kim lol:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper

July 19, 2018 at 9:48 AM

Love the impact of the verse. Good luck in the contest. Hugs Eve

Jan Allison

July 20, 2018 at 2:22 PM

Thanks Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

Casarah Nance

July 18, 2018 at 5:32 PM

So true! I like it.

Jan Allison

July 20, 2018 at 2:21 PM

Thanks so much Cas:-) hugs Jan xx

Mick Talbot

July 18, 2018 at 4:13 PM

A powerful epigram, there are a lot of people that should take note! Good luck in the contest Jan hugs Mick

Jan Allison

July 20, 2018 at 2:21 PM

I try to own up to mistakes Mick as the truth always comes back to haunt you in the end:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

July 18, 2018 at 3:11 PM

- Some people will never admit their mistakes ... I know ... and I have learned ... - Excellent written, Jan - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison

July 20, 2018 at 2:20 PM

Sadly we both know that one Anne-Lise:-(hugs Jan xx

Charmaine Chircop

July 18, 2018 at 3:07 PM

Great advice Dear Jan...To be humble enough to admit a mistake..Its not easy at times..but definitely leaves one more serene once done..Great post .In a few words you transmitted a powerful message.

Jan Allison

July 20, 2018 at 2:20 PM

Thanks Charma, hope you and the family are all well, good to see you back on soup too many are leaving or no longer active like they once were:-)hugs jan xx

Lin Lane

July 18, 2018 at 2:40 PM

Maybe I no longer post on the site, but I'm delighted to comment on the poetry of my friends and this one should strike loudly in the ears of those who are never willing to admit when they're wrong. So very nicely communicated by you, Jan.

Jan Allison

July 18, 2018 at 2:56 PM

Wish a family member could read it Lin, but even then it would fall on deaf ears:-( Don't be a stranger:-( hugs jan xx

Frank Sheehan

July 18, 2018 at 12:40 PM

Great Epigram. It rings of truth. Enjoyed immensely.

Jan Allison

July 18, 2018 at 2:00 PM

Thanks Frank:-) hugs jan xx

Harry Horsman

July 18, 2018 at 8:14 AM

In this day and age Jan, Sorry seems to be the buzz word. Yet i still agree with your wonderful words.

Jan Allison

July 18, 2018 at 8:15 AM

It's easy to say sorry but I wonder how many truly regret their actions and are merely playing lip service:-( hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham

July 18, 2018 at 7:59 AM

Great one Jan , I do try and admit my mistakes ( depends who the person is though lol ) Good Luck. Tom

Jan Allison

July 18, 2018 at 8:02 AM

Oh me too Tom far better to hold up your hands and admit as the more porkie pies you tell do catch up with you in the end - got a relation think she has a degree in lying:-( hugs jan xx

Charles Messina

July 18, 2018 at 7:49 AM

So true, Jan Humble pie tastes much, much better than a sour grape...Good Luck in the contest. Hugs // Charlie

Jan Allison

July 18, 2018 at 7:56 AM

Thanks Charles you are so right:-) I don't like to see folk try and cover up their mistakes and look humble - it is not the truth yet they still try to hide it:-( hugs jan xx