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Between the Lines

Sometimes there between the lines A hidden message lurks. Sharp-eyed readers understand That’s often how it works. Simple correspondences May seemingly reveal Communiques at odds with how The sender might just feel. Perception isn’t always right And instinct could be off, But truth may fool a shallow soul While “deeper” folk may scoff. What we say and mean May twist and tangle up like vines; The trick in the deciphering Is there between the lines.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 3/21/2013 11:41:00 AM
Good write as usual Ilene. One must be perspicacious enough to determine the true meanings of people's messages.
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Date: 3/20/2013 9:52:00 PM
Thanks for the tip! I'll remember.
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Date: 3/20/2013 4:44:00 PM
Here's to what you really meant. :)
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Date: 3/20/2013 2:51:00 PM
You are so right! Nice rhyming and flow. BG
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