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Catfish

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
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Copyright © Susan Gentry | Year Posted 2018

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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 Login to Reply 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) Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply Susan Gentry Date: 5/23/2018 10:32:00 AM Thank you, John!

Constance La France Date: 5/22/2018 7:32:00 AM Susan, great poem, I am sure this happens often in the on line dating scene Login to Reply Susan Gentry Date: 5/22/2018 10:07:00 PM So true. Thanks for reading and commenting. :)

Andrea Dietrich Date: 5/21/2018 3:33:00 PM great description of how this all works in a catfishing relationship!! Good luck in the contest though you should not need it! Login to Reply Susan Gentry Date: 5/21/2018 6:45:00 PM Thanks, Andrea! It's just one look at it. Thanks for your encouragement. We will see.

Nette Onclaud Date: 5/21/2018 12:55:00 PM i dare say they both contributed to 'catfishing,' susan... takes two to tango... such an impressive story!.. huggs Login to Reply Susan Gentry Date: 5/21/2018 1:22:00 PM :) Thanks for reading and commenting.

Winged Warrior Date: 5/21/2018 6:13:00 AM The life of a catfish...nicely done Susan...enjoyed reading my friend...love and light...^WW^ Login to Reply Susan Gentry Date: 5/21/2018 12:32:00 PM Thanks so much :)

Yazmin Malik Date: 5/21/2018 5:51:00 AM Interesting question, both bad as each other! Login to Reply Susan Gentry Date: 5/21/2018 12:32:00 PM So true!

Probir Gupta Date: 5/21/2018 12:47:00 AM Nicely penned, Susan ... Loved it ... The last three lines have been superb ... Login to Reply Susan Gentry Date: 5/21/2018 12:31:00 PM Thank you!

Tom Cunningham Date: 5/21/2018 12:08:00 AM Now that is a good question to ponder Susan lol. Login to Reply Susan Gentry Date: 5/21/2018 12:31:00 PM :) Thanks, Tom.