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Punish Twice

My dad was wise for all to see. 
Many a truth he did tell. 
He knew lying he would not have. 
Lying is not a good character for one to have. 
He wanted his daughter to always be truthful. 
He would say, tell a lie you will be punished three times. 
Once for what you did wrong and twice for the lie. 
Guess you can guess, I never told a lie. 
My dad was a fair guy but this one thing he would not bend on. 

do not lie                                                                                                            punish twice for lying                                                                                        my dad's wrath

 

Date Written: 11/13/2021

2 Place

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Reason A. Poteet

Date: 12/21/2021 8:23:00 PM

I have noticed in a listing of the 7 things God hates - Proverbs 6:17-19 that lying is mentioned twice: 17- haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, 18- a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, 19- a false witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up conflict in the community. Congratulations on a fine haibun.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/22/2021 10:55:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing and for your congratulations. It is nice to have this wonderful win. Glad you like my write. I guess this is where my dad leaned about it. Have a blessed Christmas and 2022.......................

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 12/19/2021 8:11:00 PM

Dare to be true, nothing needs a lie, as the adage goes. Wise words, Paula. Now, to the difficult part of imbibing this attribute in our glowing hearts … congrats on your win!

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/20/2021 8:27:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing and for your congratulations. It is nice to have this wonderful win. Glad you like this write. As a young child, my dad was trying to teach me. Have a blessed Christmas and 2022.......................

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 12/19/2021 5:08:00 AM

Congratulations on your fabulous Haibun Paula. A personal and moving message. Blessings, Paulette

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/19/2021 11:38:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing and for your congratulations. It is nice to have this wonderful win. Glad you like my true write. Have a blessed Christmas and 2022.......................

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/17/2021 6:08:00 AM

Back with congrats! I’ve been told I’m too honest (not sarcastic). Though none of us are perfect, we have peace with honesty. God bless and congratulations!

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/18/2021 7:46:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing and for your congratulations. It is nice to have this wonderful win. Glad you like this Punish Twice write. True, none of us are perfect. Guess that is why they call us human beings. My dad would not tolerate lying. Have a blessed Christmas and 2022.......................

Christuraj Alex

Date: 12/17/2021 5:33:00 AM

A great and beautiful story in the form of haibun with a wonderful haiku. Congratulations!

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/18/2021 7:42:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing and for your congratulations. It is nice to have this wonderful win. Glad you like this write. Have a blessed Christmas and 2022.......................