Death Epigram

His eyes bugged out from so many lies.
Here he now lies with bugs in his eyes.




Contest:  Life or Death Epigram
Host:  Kevin Shaw
Written:  7/21/18
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Inman Avatar
September 26, 2018 at 2:08 PM
Very clever!
Waters Avatar
August 2, 2018 at 4:47 AM
sweet!! congratz
Tripp Avatar
August 3, 2018 at 10:06 AM
Lol. Thank you, Sweetie.
Gentry Avatar
August 1, 2018 at 11:10 PM
Clever! Congratulations on your win. :)
Tripp Avatar
August 3, 2018 at 10:10 AM
Thank you so much, Susan. I appreciate it.
Pett Avatar
August 1, 2018 at 7:58 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win Rhoda great epigram. :))
Tripp Avatar
August 3, 2018 at 10:11 AM
Thank you, Roy. You are a gem.
Rodrigues Avatar
July 31, 2018 at 10:02 PM
Yikes! Wow, just desserts! Congrats!
Tripp Avatar
August 3, 2018 at 10:11 AM
Chocolate covered ants and grasshoppers come to mind lol. Thank you, kind and sweet Kim.
Gauthier Avatar
July 31, 2018 at 8:43 PM
Good one, Rhoda. So true that people have tells when lying.
Tripp Avatar
August 3, 2018 at 10:13 AM
They do! and some will continue to do so, even when called out. Sad, but fun to write about, lol. Thank you, Dear. You are a sweetheart.
Roper Avatar
July 31, 2018 at 4:55 PM
Hahahaha....:) Congratulations on your win, Rhoda.... Hugs Eve
Tripp Avatar
August 3, 2018 at 10:13 AM
Thank you so much, Eve. Hugs tight.
Haight Avatar
July 31, 2018 at 4:32 PM
Good one, Rhoda! I'm sure this works! Congrats on your win. Hugs, Sandra
Tripp Avatar
August 3, 2018 at 10:15 AM
Thank you, Sandra, My Kindhearted Friend.
Allison Avatar
July 31, 2018 at 4:21 PM
sure made me smile Rhoda:-) hugs Jan xx
Tripp Avatar
August 3, 2018 at 10:16 AM
I love it when I can do that for you. Hugs returned tenfold.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
July 31, 2018 at 4:17 PM
Ah awesome :)) glad to be back with congrats! xomo
Tripp Avatar
August 3, 2018 at 10:16 AM
Thank you, Sweet Maureen. You are a blessing.
Callus Avatar
July 29, 2018 at 2:19 PM
Very witty and creative black humour, Rhoda! Keep your pen busy:) Regards // paul
Tripp Avatar
August 3, 2018 at 10:17 AM
Thank you, Paul, and thank you for always being an available friend.
Wigley Avatar
July 22, 2018 at 2:06 AM
Love it, Rhoda. Viv x
Tripp Avatar
July 24, 2018 at 8:44 AM
Hi Viv! Thank you so much. If missing was kissing, you'd be plastered.
Turner Avatar
July 21, 2018 at 4:34 PM
Made me laugh out loud, Rhoda:)
Tripp Avatar
July 24, 2018 at 8:44 AM
Thank you, Daniel. Glad you enjoyed it.
Cunningham Avatar
July 21, 2018 at 4:02 PM
Body language speaks volumes Rhoda. Hope your well. Tom
Tripp Avatar
July 24, 2018 at 8:44 AM
Thank you so much Tom. You are a Dear.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
July 21, 2018 at 3:42 PM
Gory giggles ;p xomo!
Tripp Avatar
July 24, 2018 at 8:45 AM
Lol. I love those gory giggles. Thank you, Maureen.
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