I Believe

Honesty Cross your heart and hope to die* Speak the truth and look directly into someone's eyes Then the world will know you are not lying * this was a phrase we used as children to say we were being truthful 11~20~14 Contest: Didactic Sponsor Regina Riddle ~awarded 5th place

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Tim Smith

Date: 12/9/2014 9:59:00 AM

Congrats Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 12/9/2014 10:49:00 AM

Many thanks Tim:-) hugs Jan x

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 12/8/2014 8:35:00 PM

A great poem, congrats on the win

Jan Allison
Date: 12/9/2014 1:06:00 AM

Many thanks Dr Mehta:-) Hugs jan x

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 12/8/2014 4:53:00 PM

Famous words worldwide. I always giggled if I had to look them in the eye, even when I was telling the truth. Oh ya, I was a giggled. Congratulations on your win Jan. XXOO

Jan Allison
Date: 12/8/2014 4:56:00 PM

Thanks Brenda:-) hugs jan xxx

Joseph May

Date: 12/8/2014 3:34:00 PM

Congrats on your Win Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 12/8/2014 3:55:00 PM

Many thanks Joseph:-) hugs jan xxx

Kayod5 Kayode

Date: 12/8/2014 2:54:00 PM

" I cross my heart",nicely packaged; congrats on the win Jan...huggs

Jan Allison
Date: 12/8/2014 2:55:00 PM

Thanks so much Kayod5:-) hugs jan xx

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 12/8/2014 11:19:00 AM

Congrats to you, Jan! These are words of wisdom..I think we all said that as a child. Honesty is important to everyone, even children...hugs, Rhonda

Jan Allison
Date: 12/8/2014 2:09:00 PM

Many thanks Rhonda:-) Hugs Jan xx

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 12/8/2014 10:33:00 AM

Thank you for entering the contest. I've posted a blog on this contest if you're interested. Love and prayers and many blessings for you, Gina

Jan Allison
Date: 12/8/2014 2:08:00 PM

Thanks for the wonderful contest - i will go and read the blog:-) Hugs jan xxx

Sandra Haight

Date: 12/8/2014 9:43:00 AM

Hi Jan, Excellent words to live by! Congratulations on your win. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison
Date: 12/8/2014 2:08:00 PM

Thanks so much Sandra:-) Hugs Jan xx

Sara Kendrick

Date: 12/8/2014 9:27:00 AM

Good moral to practice..Enjoyed reading your winning work..I remember the quoted line from my childhood..Congrats..Sara

Jan Allison
Date: 12/8/2014 2:07:00 PM

Thanks so much Sara:-) Hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 12/8/2014 6:11:00 AM

Congratulations on another win Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/8/2014 7:41:00 AM

Thanks Maurice:-) hugs Jan xxx

Rob Carmack

Date: 12/8/2014 2:38:00 AM

Congrats Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/8/2014 7:41:00 AM

Thanks so much Rob:-) hugs Jan xx

Earl Schumacker

Date: 12/6/2014 1:30:00 PM

Hi Jan, They say the eyes are the window to the soul. So true. Some windows need a little Windex to clear them up. This is a first for me. I just figured out how to rate a poem. I gave you the first 7 I have ever posted for anyone. (Simply because I didn't know how to do it and I would have done it sooner for you.) Let me know if it registered on your account. Take care. Earl

Jan Allison
Date: 12/6/2014 1:48:00 PM

You can only see the rating on when you go to edit poems Earl you cant see who gave it but thank you i am honoured:-) I never rate less than a 7! It was 3 months before I rated a poem - think they should tell people about it when they sign up! Hugs Jan xxx

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 11/21/2014 12:13:00 PM

Excellent write Jan, hope you win big. I am going to fav this as a reminder.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/21/2014 12:15:00 PM

Thanks so much Maurice I do appreciate your support:-) Hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 11/21/2014 12:12:00 PM

I try to look everyone I talk to in the eyes but sometimes with women no matter how hard I try my eyes have a mind of their own!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/21/2014 12:15:00 PM

yes Maurice I guess quite a few men have this problem lol:-) Hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 11/21/2014 12:10:00 PM

I remember the time a female friend of mine sat on Pinochio's face and yelled, "Lie to me! Lie to me!"

Jan Allison
Date: 11/21/2014 12:13:00 PM

ha ha ha love it Maurice:-) hugs jan xx

David Meade

Date: 11/20/2014 7:07:00 PM

Lies are spoken by flattering lips and a double heart, with darting eyes falsehoods are spread . . . speaking truth takes courage and a steady gaze! What an awesome poem . . . my blue eyes are staring at you -- no lies.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/20/2014 7:13:00 PM

David you analyse every word and make such wonderful comments - thank you. i am smiling back with my green eyes:-) Hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith

Date: 11/20/2014 6:34:00 PM

I always like to look a person in the eyes when I talk to them to see their true feelings...excellent Jan....hugs Tim

Jan Allison
Date: 11/20/2014 6:44:00 PM

Yes we can't hide the truth then Tim:-) hugs jan x

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 11/20/2014 6:03:00 PM

Its all in the eyes,both truth and lies,heartaches and joy..Its all in the eyes.Honesty is the best policy.I prefer a straightforward person to a butter me up person,anytime.Wise words sweet lady.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/20/2014 6:07:00 PM

Yes you can tell a lot about a person from the eyes - I love the song 'lying eyes' by The Eagles and was listening to this when I wrote the poem Hugs Jan xx