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Fraud

I’ve long forged flinty chains, Stamped out and branded, my restraints, Given voice to contented folly Then pierced my heart with demon holly. To assess blame with shame, Spilling stain upon my name, Is laid across my shattered feet As ultimately I compose my defeat.

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Date: 9/2/2024 1:37:00 PM
What a powerful write. Have a blessed day/week............
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Arlo Parker
Date: 9/2/2024 5:01:00 PM
Thanks 4 stopping by, Paula. :o))
Date: 8/28/2024 3:01:00 AM
thought provoking poem, plenty of frauds in this world...
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Arlo Parker
Date: 8/28/2024 6:58:00 AM
Oh indeed there are. Let's be two who aren't. We'll start a trend, CP. Thx 4 the visit. :o))
Date: 8/26/2024 4:31:00 PM
That final line says much!
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Arlo Parker
Date: 8/26/2024 6:33:00 PM
The final lines in real life are always significant, KR. Appreciate the visit. :O))
Date: 8/26/2024 2:04:00 PM
EXCELLENT, descriptive personification of "fraud," Arlo! Janice
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Arlo Parker
Date: 8/26/2024 6:31:00 PM
We fool some folks but not ourselves in the end. Thx 4 stopping by. :o))

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