Frozen In Pretense

truth is abandoned - falsehood clings to hollow minds like snow covered trees
 deceit is burdensome, making weary minds numb, frozen in pretense

 12-29-19
 Ku Duet Poetry Contest
 Sponsor: Silent One
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019


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Date: 1/8/2020 8:27:00 PM
Congrats on your podium finish, Joseph. Well done.
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Date: 1/4/2020 9:43:00 PM
Congratulations on your in Silent One's contest. Hugs Eve
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Date: 1/4/2020 6:07:00 PM
congrats for your win, JOseph. great imagery!
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Date: 1/4/2020 1:30:00 PM
- A beautiful ku duet, Joseph :) - Congratulations on a 2st place in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 1/4/2020 8:14:00 AM
Nice write Joseph, congrats on your placement!
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Joseph May
Date: 1/4/2020 10:34:00 AM
Thank you for my placement Silent..
Date: 1/4/2020 8:08:00 AM
Hi Joseph, a wonderful write congratulations and a wonderful 2020. Blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 1/4/2020 7:39:00 AM
yes... you are right, but some never learn.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.
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Date: 1/1/2020 12:57:00 AM
Wow Joseph... this is a wonderful ku duet! I'm not sure what else to say lol. I just keep rereading it.
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Date: 12/31/2019 8:52:00 AM
Love this piece, Joseph. Best wishes in the contest. Wishing you and yours a very Healthy and Happy New Year! Charlie
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Joseph May
Date: 12/31/2019 2:04:00 PM
Thank you Charles, A Happy and Healthy New Year to you and yours also
Date: 12/30/2019 9:37:00 PM
"falsehood clings to hollow minds" I completely agree. Oh my!!! There is so much truth around each and every word. So beautifully written and presented. Happy New Year!! ~ Brandy
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Joseph May
Date: 12/30/2019 9:59:00 PM
Thank you Brandy, Happy New Year..
Date: 12/30/2019 8:15:00 PM
profound write with great imagery...i think this one will be on top... exquisite penning :) hugs....Happy New Year
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Joseph May
Date: 12/30/2019 9:58:00 PM
Thank you Sandra, Happy New Year..
Date: 12/30/2019 10:30:00 AM
WoW! Joseph, This is good. You should do well with this one. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis
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Joseph May
Date: 12/30/2019 9:57:00 PM
Thank you Alexis, Happy New Year
Date: 12/30/2019 9:20:00 AM
I’m enjoying these. You did yours really well. Good luck in the contest.
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Joseph May
Date: 12/30/2019 9:56:00 PM
Thank you, Happy New Year..
Date: 12/30/2019 8:26:00 AM
A Philosophical write - excellent Haiku Joseph. Blessings, Jennifer.
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Joseph May
Date: 12/30/2019 9:55:00 PM
Thank you Jennifer, Happy New Year
Date: 12/30/2019 6:47:00 AM
Very deep and meaningful--excellent write, Joseph.
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Joseph May
Date: 12/30/2019 9:54:00 PM
Thank you Vijay, Happy New Year..
Date: 12/30/2019 2:46:00 AM
Words of wisdom Joseph. Good luck and happy new year to you. Tom
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Joseph May
Date: 12/30/2019 9:54:00 PM
Thank you Tom, Happy New Year
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