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Caveat Emptor

I learned the lesson “let the buyer beware” When I didn’t have that much money I could spare, Took by an itinerant grifter Who was quite a likeable drifter He took me for a ride and didn’t even care!
written January 13, 2022 for "Latin Lessons Poetry Contest" sponsored by Margarita Lillico

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Date: 1/17/2022 3:49:00 AM
It is curious to me that liars, cheats, and con artists can hurt people all over the place and not care in the least. You have penned this well.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/17/2022 8:43:00 AM
Thanks so much, Caren. Yes, indeed, they can. They are, I think, essentially sociopaths who have no conscience. They also hurt the causes of innocent, needing people who cannot get help.
Date: 1/14/2022 10:39:00 AM
This can pass as a limerick, Milton.Liked it very much. / Maurice
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/14/2022 11:16:00 AM
Yep, it can, but the contest I wrote it for called for "rhyme" only, so I tried to comply. Thanks for your read, Maurice.
Date: 1/13/2022 5:47:00 PM
Been there and had that done to me. Good poem though, perfect rhyme scheme. Good to see you back at it Milt. Hope your trip went well. Bill
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/13/2022 7:11:00 PM
Had a wonderful, pleasant two-week vacation, Bill. Thanks.
Date: 1/13/2022 11:39:00 AM
Buyer beware indeed!! Great work and good luck in the contest...Ron
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/13/2022 11:46:00 AM
Thanks so much, Ron, I appreciate your comment.

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