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Deception

your eyes betrayed you
it was there in the fine print
chance another look

Senryu Contest
Sponsored by Mick Talbot
07/12/2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Byrne Avatar
January 8, 2019 at 6:19 PM
Been reading many of your poems here this morning, you are a good writer.
Smith Avatar
January 9, 2019 at 11:37 AM
Thank you David...
Gentry Avatar
August 6, 2018 at 10:24 AM
Congratulations on your top win! That fine print... Clever.
Smith Avatar
August 6, 2018 at 11:03 AM
Thank you Susan...
Roper Avatar
August 6, 2018 at 2:12 AM
Nicely done, Charlie, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve
Smith Avatar
August 6, 2018 at 11:03 AM
Thank you Eve...
Rodrigues Avatar
August 5, 2018 at 7:01 AM
Congrats, Charlie! Excellent!
Smith Avatar
August 5, 2018 at 11:01 AM
Thanks Kim...
Messina Avatar
August 4, 2018 at 8:31 AM
Always take a second look Congrats on your top win, Charlie!
Smith Avatar
August 4, 2018 at 10:48 AM
Thank you Charles...
Waters Avatar
August 4, 2018 at 12:43 AM
cool point - good winner.
Smith Avatar
August 4, 2018 at 10:42 AM
Thanks Virginia...
Gauthier Avatar
August 3, 2018 at 10:03 PM
Congrats on your top win, Charlie, with your witty senryu.
Smith Avatar
August 4, 2018 at 10:33 AM
Thank you Line...
Haight Avatar
August 3, 2018 at 6:49 PM
Yes, those eyes tell all, Charlie! A good one! Congrats on your First Place win. Sandra
Smith Avatar
August 4, 2018 at 10:28 AM
Thank you Sandra...
Shaw Avatar
August 3, 2018 at 4:11 PM
Ah yes Charlie, the "fine print" speaking of which your winning Senryu is also fine print, well done, regards, Kevin
Smith Avatar
August 4, 2018 at 10:20 AM
Thank you Kevin...
Toney Avatar
August 3, 2018 at 2:41 PM
Charlie, congratulations on your first place win! So much said in so few words :)
Smith Avatar
August 3, 2018 at 3:32 PM
Thank you Mark...
Dietrich Avatar
August 3, 2018 at 2:33 PM
very good. Sometimes taking a second look is very valuable. CONGRATS
Smith Avatar
August 3, 2018 at 3:32 PM
Thank you Andrea...
Canerdy Avatar
August 3, 2018 at 2:06 PM
Good one, Charlie! Congrats. Janice
Smith Avatar
August 3, 2018 at 3:31 PM
Thank you Janice...
Pigeon Tart Avatar
August 3, 2018 at 11:55 AM
Oh SO good! Another fine win dear Poet! All the best :) xomo
Smith Avatar
August 3, 2018 at 12:03 PM
Thank you Maureen...
Deo Avatar
July 28, 2018 at 3:50 AM
The fine print ... Ah yes, always the fine print. But it is called FINE for a good reason. Thanks much Charlie, and second looks & chances are what's it is all about. shalom, shalom THY Peace brother Man
Smith Avatar
July 28, 2018 at 9:32 AM
Thanks Anil...
Ashley Avatar
July 25, 2018 at 9:26 PM
Your pen is potent with keen insight, Charlie. A masterful write. Best wishes for a win.. ~Susan
Smith Avatar
July 26, 2018 at 10:24 AM
Thank you Susan...
Kendrick Avatar
July 24, 2018 at 5:12 PM
Reads like a good contender for the contest. Way to go. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara
Smith Avatar
July 25, 2018 at 11:52 AM
Thanks Sara...
Gentry Avatar
July 17, 2018 at 8:30 PM
This is good!
Smith Avatar
July 18, 2018 at 10:43 AM
Thank you Susan...
Deo Avatar
July 13, 2018 at 12:29 PM
winner! shalom, shalom Sir Charles. Anil with much LOVE for your Spirit et al.
Smith Avatar
July 14, 2018 at 10:11 AM
Thank you Anil...
Nance Avatar
July 13, 2018 at 9:16 AM
that fine print will get ya every time. I like this
Smith Avatar
July 13, 2018 at 10:15 AM
It's sure too, thanks Casarah...
Man Avatar
July 13, 2018 at 7:24 AM
This was creative genius, quite clever your skill.. Charlie!!
Smith Avatar
July 13, 2018 at 10:10 AM
You are too kind LM, thanks...
Michael Avatar
July 12, 2018 at 9:47 PM
Without a doubt...Chance it...You may see it clearly...Nice one Charlie...All the best
Smith Avatar
July 13, 2018 at 10:07 AM
Thank you Arturo...
Doll Avatar
July 12, 2018 at 9:26 PM
Charlie, So well constructed and saying so much in just three lines. Going into my favs. Go luck in the contest. // Warren
Smith Avatar
July 13, 2018 at 10:06 AM
How very kind Warren, thank you...
Pandit Avatar
July 12, 2018 at 4:18 PM
Astute observation..well done, Charlie.
Smith Avatar
July 13, 2018 at 10:01 AM
Thanks Vijay...
Andresen Avatar
July 12, 2018 at 3:07 PM
- Excellent done for the contest, best wishes Charlie :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Smith Avatar
July 13, 2018 at 9:55 AM
thank you Anne-Lise...
Pigeon Tart Avatar
July 12, 2018 at 12:36 PM
Potent. Me likes. Best to you in the contest Charlie :) xomo
Smith Avatar
July 13, 2018 at 9:51 AM
Thank you Maureen...
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