Privacy Is Like Piracy

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Smile is like simile 
     but simulating is unlike authenticity
Liar is like lair
     but simulacrum is unlike authenticity

Sometimes I prefer the simulated smile
     over the too honest glances of distaste
Take me to your lair, my lover
     and whisper your sweet words
     even though I know you simulate
I prefer your honey-like lies
     over your screaming honesty

My words ring authenticity
My actions ring truth
The ring you gave me
     was  a poor attempt at love
     Its fake-gold scaling off with every 
     false kiss you gave me

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3d place in contest: Privacy is like piracy yet copy cats are unlike authenticity
Sponsor: Ir0nic ZiNk
November 26, 2016

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Date: 1/6/2017 12:48:00 PM
Gosh you packed a punch with this one Darren especially that final stanza - wow Love the quote in the pic :-) many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 1/6/2017 10:51:00 AM
Wow, man, you have it going on! : )
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Darren White
Date: 1/6/2017 11:02:00 AM
Thanks Doug :)
Date: 1/5/2017 9:37:00 PM
Very creatively written. Wonderful poem, Darren. Congrats.
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Darren White
Date: 1/6/2017 1:18:00 AM
Afzal, thank you!
Date: 1/5/2017 8:48:00 PM
An authentic smile for your poem! So true that sometimes you just don't want to be asked why! Congrats on your top-notch poem, Darren!
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Darren White
Date: 1/6/2017 1:18:00 AM
Thank you for your authentic smile, that made me smile too :)
Date: 1/5/2017 12:41:00 PM
DW!! Congratulations on your win! Thank you fur your entry—IZ.
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Darren White
Date: 1/5/2017 12:43:00 PM
IZ, thank you so much, I am really so happy with my 3d place!
Date: 12/3/2016 10:55:00 AM
I feel the narrator's pain in this. Great poem! :-)
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Darren White
Date: 12/3/2016 12:11:00 PM
Thanks! I loved writing for this contest, a real challenge :)
Date: 11/26/2016 12:16:00 PM
I love this my friend...those last four lines rolled through many a night...beautiful poetry and a fav
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Darren White
Date: 11/26/2016 12:20:00 PM
Thanks Tim, I am honoured!
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