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Caught Red Handed

I

know that

you’re cheating

with deception.

It's perfectly clear

the only one

you deceive

is just

you

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05/25/20

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Emilia James

Date: 9/7/2020 1:12:00 PM

spot on, even when proved they still deny it all or try to validate it. Emilia.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/8/2020 3:50:00 AM

I wish my sibling would read this!!:-( hugs jan xx

Jack Horne

Date: 7/19/2020 10:18:00 AM

oh, very clever, deep one here

Jan Allison
Date: 9/8/2020 3:50:00 AM

thanks Jack:-) hugs jan xx

Bob Kimmerling

Date: 6/10/2020 9:30:00 AM

Congrats Jan, on what seems effortless and natural in composition, with poignancy, but I'm sure otherwise in terms of effort. Bob

Jan Allison
Date: 6/10/2020 10:19:00 AM

thanks Bob:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 6/10/2020 5:05:00 AM

After numerous attempts I think that this time I should be able to write and send a comment, Jan!! A meaningful Ninette which will probably keep echoing across the Soup corridors! Congratulations on your fine win. Hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 6/10/2020 6:10:00 AM

... perhaps it will resonate with a few Paul:-( hugs jan xx

Mohan Chutani

Date: 6/8/2020 7:53:00 PM

Jan, so true. Ultimately, cheater is a cheat on oneself. Congrats for this fine Ninette win. Mohan

Jan Allison
Date: 6/9/2020 3:11:00 AM

so true Mohan:-) hugs Jan xx

John Watt

Date: 6/8/2020 2:54:00 PM

Back to congratulate you on this timely and timeless wisdom, Jan. Hugs ~ John

Jan Allison
Date: 6/9/2020 3:11:00 AM

Thanks John:-) hugs Jan xx

Aditi Mishra

Date: 6/8/2020 2:35:00 PM

Wow! These are such honest words with depth. Congratulations on your win Jan. Hugs :)

Jan Allison
Date: 6/9/2020 3:10:00 AM

Thanks Aditi:-) hugs Jan xx

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/8/2020 11:45:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. Love both your poem and your sign on top. Enjoy your win and day..............

Jan Allison
Date: 6/9/2020 3:10:00 AM

the quote and poem are sadly based on a family member who cannot separate fact from fiction:-(hugs Jan xx

Janice Canerdy

Date: 6/8/2020 10:39:00 AM

CONGRATS on your win, Jan! Janice

Jan Allison
Date: 6/9/2020 3:08:00 AM

Thanks Janice:-) hugs Jan xx

Emile Pinet

Date: 6/8/2020 10:25:00 AM

Congratulations Jan, your poem earned a distinguished place in my contest, well done my friend, Emile.

Jan Allison
Date: 6/9/2020 3:08:00 AM

Thanks Emile, I think my poem will resonate with some here too:-) hugs Jan xx

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/28/2020 7:21:00 AM

Exactly write!

Jan Allison
Date: 6/9/2020 3:07:00 AM

Thanks Caren:-) hugs Jan xx

Arturo Michael

Date: 5/26/2020 9:26:00 AM

Good to put on walls...It might help a few...Well done

Jan Allison
Date: 6/9/2020 3:07:00 AM

Thanks Arturo:-) hugs Jan xx

JCB Brul

Date: 5/26/2020 12:41:00 AM

Very true ..in deceiving we deceive not others but ourselves.

Jan Allison
Date: 5/26/2020 2:01:00 AM

you said it perfectly:-) :-) hugs jan xx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/25/2020 8:50:00 PM

Ain't it the truth, Jan?! ~ Gershon

Jan Allison
Date: 5/26/2020 2:00:00 AM

yeah and it's hard to remain silent on the subject:-( hugs Jan xx

John Watt

Date: 5/25/2020 7:26:00 PM

Well said, Jan... a pervasive problem. How do you ever trust someone who is a habitual liar?

Jan Allison
Date: 5/26/2020 2:00:00 AM

Once trust is broken it is hard to take anything they say seriously, the quote is perfect for someone in my family - love the avatar!!:-( hugs Jan xx

Tania Kitchin

Date: 5/25/2020 4:04:00 PM

A powerful poem Jan, a much needed message! hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 5/25/2020 4:41:00 PM

Thanks Tania I was inspired by recent events:-( hugs jan xx

Lin Lane

Date: 5/25/2020 3:31:00 PM

Self-deception is an addiction that doesn't fool those who see through the sham. What's it take to bring such a person to face reality? The truth. Well wishes in the contest, Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 5/25/2020 3:55:00 PM

Thanks Lin, you are so correct :-) hugs Jan xx

Ilene Bauer

Date: 5/25/2020 3:12:00 PM

well said, jan! sounds like a winner for the contest - good luck!

Jan Allison
Date: 5/25/2020 3:22:00 PM

Have a look at the British press today Ilene some folk think they can pull the wool over our eyes!:-( hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/25/2020 2:23:00 PM

Well written Jan, that idiot came to mind before I saw your comment to Rico, it's an utter shambles and has been since the start. Oh, his second trip was to test his eyes, you couldnt make it up. Good luck Tom

Jan Allison
Date: 5/25/2020 3:21:00 PM

I couldn't believe the gall of the man =- he needs his head examining as well as his eyes oh and the visit just happened to coincide with his wife's birthday - it beggars belief... makes me so glad i am not in the UK!!!

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/25/2020 2:18:00 PM

Oh yes, Jan nothing good about one deceiving him/herself. I know this is for a contest, but imagine how real this is. Good luck and thanks for sharing. Luv Linda

Jan Allison
Date: 5/25/2020 3:20:00 PM

Linda so glad you are back you have been so missed, hope you are posting another one of your gems - I was inspired to write this after listening to one of the British politicians who has been found to be seemingly breaking lock down rule. am SO happy to see you:-) hugs Jan xx

Rico Leffanta

Date: 5/25/2020 1:20:00 PM

Please forward a copy to the Covidiot! Aloha! Rico

Jan Allison
Date: 5/25/2020 1:30:00 PM

I wrote this after the shambles with Dominic Cummins - just heard the press conference. I can't abide being deceived and lied to which I have big time with a certain member of my family but also here on the site:-( hugs Jan xx

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