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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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 12/8/2014 7:41:00 AM Thanks Maurice:-) hugs Jan xxx

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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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!" Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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