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July 21, 2023

Forbidden Fruit

~ Mortality ordained ~
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Rodrigues Avatar
July 24, 2023 at 9:51 AM
Congratulations!
Y. Avatar
July 22, 2023 at 10:53 AM
WoW! Lin, You say much in a few words.Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day and weekend:-) Alexis
Allison Avatar
July 22, 2023 at 8:16 AM
short and sweet Lin! hugs jan xx
Baker Avatar
July 21, 2023 at 9:52 PM
Powerful Elegy, Lin, and nice illustration above. Message received. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill
Lane Avatar
July 22, 2023 at 3:12 AM
Morning, Bill. Thanks for the comment and your smile.
Kavanagh  Avatar
July 21, 2023 at 3:07 PM
Boy that apple looks good Lin, temptation personified, I wonder if most people are like me and keep their eyes on the apple when eating it, cheers David
Lane Avatar
July 21, 2023 at 6:28 PM
I’ve never checked out an apple while eating but that’s a good idea. The thought of biting into a worm is not appetizing. Thanks, David.
Goldsmith Avatar
July 21, 2023 at 2:16 PM
A  creative/short write. I enjoyed it and love your picture. I also did this one. Really makes one think about each word. Good Luck... Have a blessed weekend.....................
Lane Avatar
July 21, 2023 at 6:25 PM
I’m delighted you enjoyed it, Paula. Thanks!
Rodrigues Avatar
July 21, 2023 at 1:25 PM
Wow! Very good, Lin!
Lane Avatar
July 21, 2023 at 6:25 PM
Thanks a lot, Kim.
Green Avatar
July 21, 2023 at 9:09 AM
I'd call that shirt for sure. : ) Best wishes in the contest
Lane Avatar
July 21, 2023 at 9:52 AM
I read you. I do it ofen.
Green Avatar
July 21, 2023 at 9:35 AM
And I just noticed I wrote "shirt poem" . That'll teach me to check before exiting.
Lane Avatar
July 21, 2023 at 9:21 AM
Mornin' Chris. Mighty good to see ya and thanks for the right nice comment. I'm much obliged for your best wishes. Ok, enough drawl... I hope you're well and happy.
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