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No One Is Immune

It isn’t just the young who are deceived.		
We’re not immune—we who are growing old.
We sometimes may forget this basic truth:
Not everything that glitters can be gold.



Date: October 10, 2020
Contest Title: Rithimus Divisa 9
Sponsor: Gregory Barden

January 31, 2021
entered in the All Yours (Jan 30) contest
Sponsor: Brian  Strand
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October 12, 2020 at 8:41 AM
You are right...
Canerdy Avatar
October 12, 2020 at 10:11 AM
THANKS so much, S.O. Janice
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October 11, 2020 at 12:45 PM
So true, dear friend. A wonderful write. God bless you
Canerdy Avatar
October 11, 2020 at 12:59 PM
Thanks so much, Regina. Janice
Leffanta Avatar
October 11, 2020 at 11:20 AM
Even when old eyes can read the tiny 18K! Aloha! Rico
Canerdy Avatar
October 11, 2020 at 12:58 PM
This is true, Rico! Thanks. Janice
Pandit Avatar
October 11, 2020 at 6:01 AM
Truth delivered eloquently.
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October 11, 2020 at 1:00 PM
Thanks so much, Vijay. Janice
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October 11, 2020 at 4:57 AM
Great entry! ~ Elaine
Canerdy Avatar
October 11, 2020 at 1:01 PM
Thanks so much, Elaine. Janice
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