Poisonous Love

a delicious lie -- my heart was hungry
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Gauthier Avatar
January 2, 2018 at 2:36 PM
great monoku, easy to picture the inevitable result. Most of us can say: been there, done that. Congrats on your win.
Gupta Avatar
December 28, 2017 at 4:37 AM
Ha ha ha ... Awesome ... Congratulations ...
Hood Avatar
December 30, 2017 at 12:26 PM
Thank you!
Roper Avatar
December 27, 2017 at 8:45 PM
this a very nice poem, Riley, congratulations on your win! hugs eve
Hood Avatar
December 27, 2017 at 11:00 PM
Thank you so much, Eve!
Callus Avatar
December 27, 2017 at 11:54 AM
When the heart yearns for love, even a delicious white lie can be forgiven, Riley! Congratulations on placing first. Regards // paul
Hood Avatar
December 27, 2017 at 11:03 PM
Sometimes a candied lie hurts more than a sharp! Hopefully love won't always have to come to that, though! Thank you, Paul :)
Inman Avatar
December 27, 2017 at 12:56 AM
This is great Riley, eat it up.
Hood Avatar
December 27, 2017 at 11:05 PM
Thank you! :)
Pigeon Tart Avatar
December 26, 2017 at 10:24 PM
Oh this is awesome! Congratulations on your win! :) xomo
Hood Avatar
December 27, 2017 at 11:05 PM
Thanks so much :) xo
Dietrich Avatar
December 26, 2017 at 9:33 PM
wow, that is short, but packed with a strong message. Loved this!
Hood Avatar
December 27, 2017 at 11:07 PM
Its's amazing how such small words can pack such a strong punch. Thanks so much for reading :)
Ashley Avatar
December 26, 2017 at 7:43 PM
Returning with congratulations Riley for your top win with this creative and incredible write. ~Susan
Hood Avatar
December 27, 2017 at 11:07 PM
Thank you so much, Susan!
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December 26, 2017 at 6:26 PM
Excellent monoku! Congratulations on your top win Riley !!! ~ Judy
Hood Avatar
December 27, 2017 at 11:09 PM
Much appreciated, Thanks, Judy :))
Canerdy Avatar
December 26, 2017 at 4:09 PM
Ah, yes--that "delicious lie" we pretend to fall for . . . Congrats, Riley! Janice
Hood Avatar
December 27, 2017 at 11:10 PM
Hopefully I'm past the stage for falling for them now Lol. Thank you, Janice :)
Smith Avatar
December 26, 2017 at 3:07 PM
Congratulations RILEY, well done...
Hood Avatar
December 27, 2017 at 11:11 PM
Thank you so much!
Andresen Avatar
December 26, 2017 at 2:57 PM
- Riley, wonderful monoku - Congratulations on your 1st place in the contest! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Hood Avatar
December 27, 2017 at 11:12 PM
Thank you!!!
One Avatar
December 26, 2017 at 1:33 PM
Very creative and clever Riley.. Congratulations on your first place in the Monoku 1 contest..
Hood Avatar
December 27, 2017 at 11:13 PM
Thank you so much!! love your work!
Ashley Avatar
December 22, 2017 at 10:40 AM
Wow! Riley your write is enthralling, enticing and a delectable morsel to linger over. Fantastic and alluring title and poetry. I so enjoyed your 'delicious' offering this morning.. ~Susan
Hood Avatar
December 27, 2017 at 11:14 PM
Reading this comment made my entire night. Thank you so very much for this, Susan. Im so glad you enjoyed it!!
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