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A Little White Lie

Distinguished author A virtuoso I am I’m superior Within all of the fine arts But now I exaggerate Russell Sivey Entrant into Susan Burch's "Ridiculous Self Exaggerations" contest 1/31/2012

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/1/2012 9:07:00 PM

Hey, don't say you exaggerate at the end. That's giving it away. hahaha. you BE that superior author. LIve the dream, my friend. as ye think so shall ye be!! (or something to that effect) I want to try this contest too. Hmmm, what can I exaggerate about??

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/1/2012 1:48:00 PM

Well done Russel.-oxox love Anne-Lise

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/1/2012 11:19:00 AM

witty piece, russell but you aren;t really exaggerating... great talent you have!.. congrats on your win in my sijo contest; love your take on the theme! :) huggs!

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 2/1/2012 6:29:00 AM

Like it x

Robert Pettit

Date: 1/31/2012 11:23:00 PM

Remember the late Don Adams as Maxwell Smart? He would always mendaciously brag about past accomplishments. When the listener replied, "I find that hard to believe", Max would answer "Would you believe.....?" This fine tanka reminded me of that fine actor from "Get Smart".