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11/26/2024 for Pick-A-Title Poetry Contest sponsored by Edward Ibeh

An outcry from the populace, amongst them a diabolic menace, appealing to their weaker sense, under every kind of false pretense - What could they do? The devil may whisper, or he may purr. He knows the temptations we prefer. Yes, that's true, but all the same, we can beat Lucifer at his game. Let's set a trap! "You have cute horns and a tail, I know some poor suckers, weak and frail. In the darkness, follow me - their despair, a glorious sight to see." Good plan - will it work? Yep, he plunged, all right, through a trapdoor, into a cage of light where folks could now keep an eye on that unscrupulous, dangerous guy. He "fell" for it! Sure, they could intercept him, but do you think a mere cage kept him? He's still lurking at large. We must be vigilant. Don't put him in charge. Watch out!

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Date: 12/12/2024 3:09:00 AM
Coming back to congratulate you. Congratulations!
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David Crandall
Date: 12/12/2024 12:22:00 PM
Thanks, Christuraj!
Date: 12/11/2024 9:11:00 PM
David, heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest with this wonderful write. " He still lurks at large, we must be vigilant" Love this line!
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David Crandall
Date: 12/12/2024 12:22:00 PM
Thanks Edward, great contest as always!
Date: 11/27/2024 6:51:00 PM
"We must be vigilant. Don't put him in charge" - a verse of precaution and warning to every one. Beautifully written.
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David Crandall
Date: 11/27/2024 9:28:00 PM
Thanks Christuraj!
Date: 11/27/2024 5:26:00 PM
Hey David, a nice compelling exploration of temptation showing the vigilance required to confront it. The way you personify the devil and illustrate the struggle against his allure is both engaging and thought-provoking. I was particularly struck by the line: "He knows the temptations we prefer. Yes, that's true, but all the same, we can beat Lucifer at his game." David such a wonderful blending narrative with deeper insights is truly commendable. Autumn Blessings, My Friend, Daniel
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David Crandall
Date: 11/27/2024 9:27:00 PM
Hi Daniel, thanks - I appreciate your comments!
Date: 11/27/2024 10:14:00 AM
Powerful message youv passed on here dear david, youv written very well for this prompt in a very intriguing and engaging manner. “ The devil may whisper, or he may purr. He knows the temptations we prefer.” so true! Couldnt have said it any better. And to fight those voices is something we must work on. Always. Pleasure reading your work, hope you are doing well. Sending you light always
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David Crandall
Date: 11/27/2024 5:24:00 PM
Thanks Ink. It seems like a have a little part of my brain, call it "the devil", and that part tricks the rest of my brain. The challenge is to see when I'm being tricked by myself...if that makes any sense - lol :-)
Date: 11/26/2024 5:39:00 PM
Ooh…so good! Yes! Hugs
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David Crandall
Date: 11/26/2024 6:40:00 PM
Thanks Kim :-)
Date: 11/26/2024 3:01:00 PM
Here's some bad news: he's already in charge. But not for much longer. Intriguing write David
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David Crandall
Date: 11/26/2024 3:15:00 PM
Thanks, Tom. Admittedly, I can't find too much evidence to the contrary.

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