Deception

A wolf in sheep's clothing. Are you supposing I would not end up knowing? My heart and mind opening at each new meeting. A warm greeting. Another one deceiving. Where is this leading? My heart starts bleeding. No more of this teasing. I am now retreating. Disgusted and seething. A sheep in wolves clothing.

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/18/2018 12:43:00 AM

short and not sweet, but very clever and GREAT write.

Jean Murray
Date: 1/18/2018 1:36:00 AM

Thank you Andrea.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/17/2018 12:20:00 AM

If they lie to you once you can bet it will be repeated. My ex was that way which is why he is my ex. Lol. Loved your poem Jean! : )

Jean Murray
Date: 1/17/2018 1:39:00 AM

Thank you Connie. I agree.

Jan Allison

Date: 1/16/2018 5:42:00 PM

I hate being deceived and lied to Jean and so many people are willing to take the opportunity to try and pull the wool over our eyes - hope you kicked him into touch and find someone you really deserve - ugh men!!!:-( hugs jan xx

Jean Murray
Date: 1/16/2018 6:03:00 PM

I'm out of the race now Jan. I just can't take the bullshit anymore.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 1/15/2018 2:17:00 PM

well said, jean! it's so disappointing when someone ends up being different from the person you thought he was. i love how you flipped the first and last lines...

Jean Murray
Date: 1/15/2018 2:47:00 PM

Lovely to see you Ilene. I meant to continue at the end but decided that one line said it all.

Susan Ashley

Date: 1/15/2018 1:47:00 PM

Ohh Jean, you express the heartache, disappointment and anger so poetically and beautifully. The truth always comes out. A wolf in sheep's clothing aptly describes this type of person and the pain they cause is woefully illustrated in your heartfelt write. Warmest wishes and loving thoughts for you my friend. ~Susan

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/15/2018 4:06:00 PM

I completely understand and agree with what you said Jean.

Jean Murray
Date: 1/15/2018 1:58:00 PM

Thank you for understanding Susan. It always hurts when trust is broken. Despite what Arturo may think, I am not a fool who does not mind being fooled.

Arturo Michael

Date: 1/15/2018 1:03:00 PM

It's like a good bite of chocolate, and it's not good for you...but you eat it anyway... No one can really be fooled unless they don't mind being fooled... All the best Jean...A nice poem indeed

Arturo Michael
Date: 1/15/2018 6:07:00 PM

Sorry, Jean...Never meant it in a negative way... It was to raise the consciousness of every interaction that takes place...people say things but their action says more...Please forgive if I crossed you in any way

Jean Murray
Date: 1/15/2018 1:53:00 PM

AND, my mantra when my daughters were small was "What does Mammy hate most in all the world?? Lies!!"

Jean Murray
Date: 1/15/2018 1:15:00 PM

But I DO mind Arturo.

Tim Smith

Date: 1/15/2018 10:41:00 AM

Seems like to many people hide their real selves... especially the married guys

Jean Murray
Date: 1/15/2018 10:48:00 AM

Aye Tim....isn't it shameful?

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/15/2018 8:14:00 AM

You have pointed this out well Jean and that is difficult to go through. Take care :)

Jean Murray
Date: 1/15/2018 9:33:00 AM

It is Heidi because my approach is trustful, like a child.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/15/2018 6:27:00 AM

Quite revealing...you wrote it well Jean to expose the phony.

Jean Murray
Date: 1/15/2018 6:53:00 AM

I consider myself a decent human being Vijay. My thinking has always been that I cannot be the only one around. In practise, romance repeatedly lets me down. C'est la vie moderne pour vous.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/15/2018 6:20:00 AM

- Cut the wool of ... see what is on the inside, dear Jean - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jean Murray
Date: 1/15/2018 6:54:00 AM

Good advice Anna-Lise. Thank you.