Catfish

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They met a few years ago On a Texas Hold'em site Cautious to exchange info Wanted a few hours of fun Play cards, laughter and flirting Profiles had lives of their own Elderly Jack and Lucille At night young Zac and Camille Sexy pics no way were real They soon fell for each other Poker players saw it all She was baby, he lover Zac and Camille by day now Texted and talked hours on end Reality blurred somehow There were bumps along the way Players witnessed the drama Jealousy problem they say Life plans were made together Generous fake gifts were bought A house, jewelry, whatever The worst that could happen did Camille noticed Zac straying Uncovered things he had hid How could he do this to them Her heart was broken in two For real now a fake victm My question to you would be Who was catfish... catfisher It started so innocently May 20, 2018 *True story... Catfish Contest by Catie Lindsey N/A

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Janice Canerdy

Date: 5/24/2018 1:31:00 PM

Well done--and very timely, Catie. some REALLY smart people get catfished--too trusting, desperately lonely . . . ? Janice

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/24/2018 8:15:00 PM

Thanks, Janice!

Karim Mccants

Date: 5/23/2018 4:09:00 PM

From experience i know it's better to be honest because that stuff will catch up to you. you truly preaching in this poem. Karim (rim)

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/23/2018 6:03:00 PM

Yes, it certainly will. Thanks. :)

John Gondolf

Date: 5/23/2018 7:50:00 AM

It never pays to put up a false front, even on the internet; sooner or later you will be caught. Nicely written, Susan, best of luck in the contest. John

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/23/2018 10:32:00 AM

Thank you, John!