Edward Ibeh Poet Nonet

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A Single Nonet On The Theme of A Hobby, A Love Or Something You Dislike Poetry Contest, Sponsor - Tania Kitchin. Date written: 03/23/2026

Phonies

suppressing their simmering contempt;
ever the performance artists
wearing fake smiles like ski masks.
praying for your downfall
when you taste success.
do not trust them!
don't swallow
poison
pills

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Andrea Dietrich April 5, 2026 at 8:23 PM You did a dislike and a strong one at that. I agree with you wholeheartedly. Congrats

Tania Kitchin April 5, 2026 at 8:35 AM Ed, congratulations on your winning placement. Phonies ruin it for the honest ones. especially the AI users and plagiarizers.

Lin Lane March 23, 2026 at 5:36 AM Your exposure of those phonies is on target, Edward. Charlatans who pretend to be considerate but are narcissists who are jealous of the attention their greedy hearts desire. Edward Ibeh March 23, 2026 at 6:31 AM I couldn't agree more, Lin. They're one of the most dangerous people out there. Thanks for the visit, my friend.