Libel

You know it's not my fault.
You know I'm not to blame.
I will show no shame, why should I?
You have no proof, yet gave my name.

You lied when you have no proof
And I will show no shame.
I can prove it's not my fault.
Everyone will know I'm not to blame.

I will show no shame because
I'm not to blame you spilled the salt.
You surely know you have no proof
And just as well that it's not my fault.

The heavens know its not my fault
And to the world I will show no shame.
You accused when you have no proof
And I will swear I'm not to blame.




Four sentence contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Harrison Avatar
June 19, 2010 at 2:54 PM
Oh this is groovy, I enjoyed.
Mehta Avatar
June 18, 2010 at 9:52 PM
Quite unique way to use those four sentences. Good luck in the contest
Sweetheart Avatar
June 18, 2010 at 8:08 PM
Very cool use of the sentences Joyce.. good luck in the contest.. Paula will be impressed with this one... with luv.. Linda-Marie..
Devonshire Avatar
June 18, 2010 at 7:51 PM
This is a very interesting verse form, Joyce. And all this finger-pointing over spilled salt is quite humorous. Good luck in the contest! Love, Carolyn
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June 18, 2010 at 7:35 PM
strong write, enjoyed the read..P.D.
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