Emile Pinet Poet Sonnet

Paper-Thin Lies

Questioning eyes, see through paper-thin lies,
igniting fear as flames erupt inside.
And devastated, she breaks down and cries,
trying to salvage what's left of her pride.

She believed you both had found your soulmate:
not imagining either heart would stray.
Yet, she struggled with bouts of love and hate:
watching her forever dreams slip away.

There's no ignoring an innocent flirt:
it's the first crack in a relationship.
And the lies that accompany it, hurt:
causing the scales of happiness to tip.

Jealousy is an emotional trance
that snuffs the flickering flames of romance.

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Indigo Sky August 4, 2024 at 3:57 PM Beautiful poem! We can all relate to this feeling. Emile Pinet August 5, 2024 at 7:15 AM Thanks, Thriveni; I appreciate your comments, my friend. Emile.

Benjamin Bartley July 22, 2024 at 3:43 PM Nice. I know what you mean about jealousy. Not a fun dance. Very well written. Thanks for sharing. Emile Pinet July 23, 2024 at 7:19 AM Thanks, Benjamin; I appreciate your comments, my friend. Emile.

Miranda Hawley July 10, 2024 at 7:36 PM I can relate to this as I had these feelings once upon a time when I was young and dating. Now that I am older and happily married I realize in my case, that jealousy over not getting back then, who I thought I wanted was a phase in time. Congrats on your win in my contest. Emile Pinet July 11, 2024 at 7:06 AM Thanks, Miranda; I appreciate the placement and your comments, my friend. Emile.

thriveni c mysore July 9, 2024 at 4:27 AM Only the hurt knows the hurt, beautiful poem dear poet. Congratulations, Happy writing. Emile Pinet July 9, 2024 at 7:16 AM Thanks, Thriveni; I appreciate your comments, my friend. Emile.

Sara Kendrick July 8, 2024 at 1:41 PM Congratulations on your winning work. Way to go. Delighted to see your poem on the winners' list. Sara K Emile Pinet July 8, 2024 at 2:07 PM Thanks, Sara; as always, I appreciate your comments, my friend. Emile.

Edward Wraith June 24, 2024 at 5:56 PM What a poignant piece on the human experience. Jealousy is a dangerous lover. Congratulations on POTD. Emile Pinet June 25, 2024 at 5:54 AM Thanks, Edward. I appreciate your comments, my friend. Emile.

Regina Mcintosh June 22, 2024 at 10:52 PM Oh, amazing write and so true. Sadly it happens. Much appreciation for your talented pen. God bless you and late congrats on POTD. Love, Gina Emile Pinet June 23, 2024 at 8:07 AM Thanks, Regina; I appreciate and welcome your comments, my friend. Emile.

Mark Toney June 21, 2024 at 10:08 PM Emile, you’ve displayed profound wisdom and insight on a complex subject in just 14 brilliant lines. A Fave for me. Congratulations on your pithy Poem of the Day! Emile Pinet June 22, 2024 at 7:36 AM Thanks, Mark; I appreciate and welcome your comments, my friend. Emile.

Deb M June 21, 2024 at 7:22 PM Congratulations on POTD Emile! Nothing good comes from a jealous heart...Lovely Write....Debx Emile Pinet June 22, 2024 at 7:35 AM Thanks, Deb; I appreciate your comments, my friend. Emile.

Brandy Nicole June 21, 2024 at 6:42 PM Jealousy is an emotional roller-coaster. Not a pleasant relationship to be involved in, and I speak from experience. So thankful that I came to my senses and ended it, with help from family and friends. Your thoughts touch my heart deeply. Congratulations Emile, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy Emile Pinet June 22, 2024 at 7:35 AM Thanks, Brandy; I appreciate your openness and supportive comments, my friend. Emile.

Darlene De Beaulieu June 21, 2024 at 4:26 PM Hello Emile, congratulation on the POTD my friend. /Darlene/ Darlene De Beaulieu June 24, 2024 at 7:08 AM Hello Emile, I am happy you got the POTD. Enjoy your day. my friend. /Darlene/ Emile Pinet June 22, 2024 at 7:32 AM Thanks, Darlene; I appreciate it, my friend. Emile.

Ink Empress June 21, 2024 at 2:21 PM Dear emile, good to see you receive potd! Well deserved really, congratulations Emile Pinet June 21, 2024 at 2:48 PM Thanks, Ink Empress; I appreciate your comments, my friend. Emile.

Nancy Kaufman June 21, 2024 at 12:42 PM Dear Emile, This is such a perfect study of what a destructive emotion jealousy is. It's exceptionally well done. Enjoy it's recognition as the POTD. I will fav it. Blessings to you.. Emile Pinet June 21, 2024 at 2:47 PM Thanks, Nancy; I appreciate your comments, my friend. Emile.

Jim Slaughter June 21, 2024 at 10:48 AM Love the ending, Emile...and spot on...Congrats on POTD, as well. Emile Pinet June 21, 2024 at 2:47 PM Thanks, Jim; I appreciate your comments, my friend. Emile.

Paula Goldsmith June 21, 2024 at 7:58 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write with a wonderful ending. Have a blessed day writing away........................... Emile Pinet June 21, 2024 at 2:46 PM Thanks, Paula; I appreciate your comments, my friend. Emile.

Mike Gentile June 21, 2024 at 4:48 AM Emile, congratulations on your POTD honors for your 'Dance Of Jealousy" Enjoy your day!! Emile Pinet June 21, 2024 at 5:33 AM Thanks, Mike; I appreciate your comments, my friend. Emile.

Daniel Henry Rodgers June 21, 2024 at 4:46 AM Congratulations, Emile, on POTD! What a powerful and beautifully written poem. I think you have really captured the pain and complexity of jealousy. I can see why this is a well-deserved recognition for an exceptional poem! - Blessings, My Friend, Daniel Emile Pinet June 21, 2024 at 5:34 AM Thanks, Daniel; I appreciate your comments, my friend. Emile.

Joseph May June 21, 2024 at 4:02 AM Very nicely done, Congrats on POTD Emile Pinet June 21, 2024 at 5:34 AM Thanks, Joseph; I appreciate your comments, my friend. Emile.

Tania Kitchin June 21, 2024 at 3:57 AM Emile, a great poem, congratulations on POTD. Emile Pinet June 21, 2024 at 5:34 AM Thanks, Tania; I appreciate your comments, my friend. Emile.

Karen Jones June 21, 2024 at 3:33 AM What a great take on this theme! Congratulations on potd and good luck if it’s for contest! Emile Pinet June 21, 2024 at 5:35 AM Thanks, Karen; I appreciate your comments, my friend. Emile.

Unseeking Seeker June 21, 2024 at 2:59 AM Back again with warmest congratulations on POTD, Emile Emile Pinet June 21, 2024 at 5:35 AM Thanks, Unseeing Seeker; I appreciate your comments, my friend. Emile.

Christina Bowring June 21, 2024 at 1:40 AM Dear Emile, so wonderful to see your name here for a very well deserved POTD. I love this sonnet with a vey smooth flow and great rhymes. I also love the idea of jealousy being an emotional dance and the imagery it conjures up. The ending couplet is profound. Really enjoyed this well expressed sonnet my friend. Enjoy your celebratory day :):) Emile Pinet June 21, 2024 at 5:36 AM Thanks, Christina; I appreciate your comments, my friend. Emile.

Hilda Greenhough June 21, 2024 at 1:07 AM So well said. I enjoyed this poem and the descriptive features of a jealous relationship. Congratulations on POTD. Emile Pinet June 21, 2024 at 5:37 AM Thanks, Hilda; I appreciate your comments, my friend. Emile.

Beryl Edmonds June 21, 2024 at 12:37 AM “Jealousy is an emotional dance* very true Emile. A superb Sonnet, congratulations on receiving the award for poem of the day… Beryl Emile Pinet June 21, 2024 at 5:37 AM Thanks, Beryl; I appreciate your comments, my friend. Emile.

Tom Cunningham June 21, 2024 at 12:33 AM Jealously is very destructive in any relationship. Congratulations to you Emile on today's POTD honour. Tom Emile Pinet June 21, 2024 at 5:38 AM Thanks, Tom; I appreciate your comments, my friend. Emile.

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