Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen Poet Couplet

Have Some Gumption

A cheater never a winner was.
An honest man earns his great applause.

Bootlegged words make confidence schism.
Stealing verses denies truth's wisdom.

Writing one's best makes ideas glisten.
Expressive minds hope people listen.

So go ahead, have some gumption.
Live life golden; ascend con's basin.

Deceit never did bring satisfaction.
Observed ideals take positive action.

The harmed forgive, though it is not easy.
A higher order shows loves flows deeply.

One should never choose to plagiarize,
Not while thoughtfulness remains alive.


© October 30, 2011
Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

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Carol Sunshine Brown November 7, 2011 at 5:55 AM A belated congratulations I am sending you this morning for your win in Susan's "Cheater, Cheater" contest Dane Ann. Love, Carol Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen November 8, 2011 at 2:53 PM Thank you for reading my work and for sending your congratulations. Smiles.

Joyce Johnson November 4, 2011 at 5:48 PM Congratulations Dane Ann. A different slant on the cheater game. Love, Joyce Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen November 8, 2011 at 2:53 PM Thank you for reading my work and for sending your congratulations. Smiles.

Bob Quigley November 4, 2011 at 2:42 PM Congratulations on your win in the Cheater contest Dane Ann. Enjoyed Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen November 8, 2011 at 2:53 PM Thank you for reading my work and for sending your congratulations. Smiles.