A Sweet Little Lie

I struggle to tell her this truth,
I consult with her pleasing smile.
Woe is a world where flaws exist,
As stains breed until flavors amend.
She hears me mince through fearful smarm,
Pandora hopes she leaves this peek alone.
A whim which daunts a doting kiss,
My muse weeps with this ugly breath.
If her heart breaks then mine will too,
She deserves a sweet little lie.
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Contest Entry: A Special Secret
Sponsor: Lewis Raines

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 7/11/2016 4:37:00 PM
I prefer the truth even if it hurts Jesse, I hate to be lied to:-( hugs jan xx
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Jesse Day
Date: 7/11/2016 10:09:00 PM
Jan, I think my poem is creating tension - guess that is a good thing, right? Be honest! lol! Thsnks for reading and your comments. - Jesse
Date: 7/6/2016 12:25:00 PM
Hi Jessie, You have penned a moving piece filled with love. I prefer the truth, but at what cost? I am willing to watch someone's heart break right infront of me? Good write I have feeling it will be on the winners list. Best of luck in the contest. :-) Alexis
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Jesse Day
Date: 7/7/2016 10:41:00 AM
Thank you for reading and your indepth comments. I wanted to answer the question of - why do honest people lie?
Date: 7/5/2016 11:58:00 PM
A lovely and tender piece:
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Jesse Day
Date: 7/6/2016 3:26:00 AM
Thanks - I appreciate your comments - Jesse
Date: 7/4/2016 7:25:00 PM
Whichever the lie might be, I am moved. Nicely composed.
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Jesse Day
Date: 7/5/2016 9:56:00 AM
Thank you for reading and your comment! Jesse
Date: 7/2/2016 3:27:00 AM
A very fascinating write.. well written
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Jesse Day
Date: 7/2/2016 4:17:00 AM
Thank you - I always enjoy reading your work as well. Jesse
Date: 6/25/2016 9:49:00 AM
this makes me curious about what the lie might be to tell this sweetie pie!!
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Jesse Day
Date: 6/25/2016 9:52:00 AM
Thanks! That is an effect I tried to achieve - thanks for reading and commenting. - Jesse
Date: 6/24/2016 7:52:00 AM
- A great poem, although I prefer the truth :) - Good luck in the contest, Jesse - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Jesse Day
Date: 6/24/2016 8:01:00 AM
Thank you - me too! Jesse
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