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Secrets and Lies

SECRETS AND LIES I am an open book and I don’t give a damn, what others think or say of me. Yes, reputation! That is others’ opinion of you. Secrets and lies, others keep or tell to hold themselves on a pedestal with good and sound reputation. They value what others think and say, lose their own values of being true to themselves or accepting who they are and being accountable for what they do or say. How can they keep on living in pretense? How can they carry on with the charade? Aren’t they bothered by their secrets and lies? I wonder? 4/12/21 Anacreontic Verse Poetry Silent One Used: How Many Syllables

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Heidi Sands

Date: 7/29/2021 10:49:00 AM

Congratulations for your win Marilene :)

Marilene Evans
Date: 7/29/2021 10:58:00 AM

Thank you, Heidi. Have a nice day.

Silent One

Date: 7/29/2021 6:52:00 AM

Sorry, I've not been around.. Not much free time at the moment, and that means not enough time for Poetry Soup... Thank you for writing for my contest and apologies it took so long to judge.. Congratulations on your placement...

Marilene Evans
Date: 7/29/2021 9:52:00 AM

Thank you for my placement, Silent One. Just glad to hear from you. Stay safe and have a great day!

Rico Leffanta

Date: 4/13/2021 11:38:00 AM

One of my employees ruined another employee's life with no other rational than, "because I could". It behooves all of us to challenge the source of information - most especially on the web! An excellent entry! Aloha! Rico

Marilene Evans
Date: 4/13/2021 12:26:00 PM

Hi, Rico! Thank you. There is so much evil creeping in around us, have to stay guard and not be swayed.

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/12/2021 11:00:00 PM

Hi Marilene, You’ve penned a good entry for the contest. Folk will talk about someone else just because, One can't let another's opinion dictate their life. The only “ opinion” that really matters is the opinion one has of themselves. I like how you ended this with a question. Well done. Best wishes in the contest. Have a good evening:-)Alexis

Alexis Y.
Date: 4/12/2021 11:20:00 PM

Get some rest. Take care and good night:-)Alexis

Marilene Evans
Date: 4/12/2021 11:04:00 PM

Hello Alexis. I just got home from my trip a few hours ago. Kind of tired and still nursing my tummy ache from eating too much. Need to write. Thanks so much. Good night.