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snakes and ladders

well if one won’t stoop to fight the devil ~ he will always condescend 

he’s further up the ladder ~ but down a manhole so let’s not pretend 

and how do I know such things ~ on any level he’s a charming friend 

one who makes empty promises ~ only the mesmerised comprehend 


inspired by Lin Lane’s (devilish ways) Monoku 
Hms

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David Kavanagh

Copyright © David Kavanagh | Year Posted 2024

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Lin Lane Date: 1/11/2024 3:44:00 PM In the sewer the snake shall remain as far as I’m concerned. Maybe cement over that manhole cover so he can’t show up again. Good Monoku chain, David. Thanks for the inspiration note. ;-) Login to Reply David Kavanagh Date: 1/11/2024 4:05:00 PM You’re welcome Lin! Thanks for the inspiration, I just took it a few levels below, using an underground ladder, thought it may give more perspective, cheers David

Kim Rodrigues Date: 1/11/2024 3:35:00 PM Excellent write, David! Login to Reply David Kavanagh Date: 1/11/2024 3:46:00 PM Thank you so much Kim, one of my favourite forms, cheers David

Tom Woody Date: 1/11/2024 2:25:00 PM 'es a wily bugger, 'e is. "Ladders, and snakes. Ladders give, snakes take ..." AC/DC. Oh, interesting write Login to Reply David Kavanagh Date: 1/11/2024 3:37:00 PM That’s the one,I do love Vegas! Tom Woody Date: 1/11/2024 2:59:00 PM Sin City David Kavanagh Date: 1/11/2024 2:54:00 PM It’s all about perspective Tom! and whatever level one is on, AC/DC kicks ass, what’s that song (Dirty deeds done dirt cheap)!

Jan Allison Date: 1/11/2024 1:17:00 PM wise words indeed David, your monoku sure is food for thought, i especially love the final line !!!:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply David Kavanagh Date: 1/11/2024 1:24:00 PM Thanks so much Jan, Lins brilliant monoku, triggered off my muse to take a different approach on the subject matter at hand, I’m delighted it came together on that final line, cheers David