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Actions Speak Louder Than Words

quintella (Spanish quintain) in pentameter Hard-working spider, you do your part, instinctive busy spider that thou art. You speak without doubt as you weave your web. It is we humankind that tend to ebb and surge, trying to balance mind and heart. One day man, I'm down, oh my restless soul. On rising up, how can I dare extol a friend or employer on a mere whim; then the very next day dishonor him by rank conduct that is out of control? Consistency is a course of action, a gift that structures one’s reputation. It is ripe fruit of making wise choices; it is prudent forethought which rejoices beyond just making a good impression. Yes, speak if you wish of what you believe; AND watch what you do, lest you should deceive by your performance that which you profess. Would spiders agree - caprice creates stress? A web of whimsy is not worth the weave. written 30 March 2016

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Date: 4/12/2016 10:12:00 AM
Congrats Reason, for your top placement in the contest!!! ;-)
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Date: 4/12/2016 6:49:00 PM
Thank you, Teddy, glad for the read and the kudos. We have only one mouth, but two hands, two feet and eyes and ears to pay proper attention so that there is no discrepancy between speaking and acting.
Date: 4/10/2016 10:59:00 PM
Reason, Congratulations on your "Cliche" win. Love LINDA
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Date: 4/9/2016 9:09:00 PM
This was quite deep, Reason, and with unique analogies with the busy spider. "A web of whimsy is not worth the weave" ... eloquently crafted was this, and well deserving of the placement!
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Date: 4/11/2016 10:16:00 PM
My thanks, Tim, for the comment and the read. Your attention is appreciated.
Date: 4/7/2016 10:27:00 PM
Congrats on ur very wonderful win with this amazing write Reason..
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Date: 4/7/2016 10:23:00 PM
Very thought-provoking--Congrats on your well-deserved win! Janice
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Date: 4/7/2016 6:19:00 PM
Congrats Reason A. on your well deserved placement in this contest!
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Date: 4/7/2016 6:44:00 PM
thank you, Brian. I like the way you used some other cliches in your piece as welll as "there's no time like the present."
Date: 4/7/2016 5:22:00 PM
This is an excellent poem Reason. Congratulations on your placement in the contest. Peace my friend:)
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Date: 4/7/2016 6:46:00 PM
thank you, Daniel, glad you took time to read and comment.

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