Some Things Never Change

When Sis and I were growing up--
I, nondescript; Sis, beauty queen—
she won the crowns and wowed the guys.
Me? I was on the Quiz Bowl Team.

Some handsome guys befriended me.
They came to me for sound advice,
revealing just what made them tick.
They trusted me—I was so nice.

Though Sis is smart in many ways,
she still can’t see through men’s facades.
Her heart gets broken when she finds
some guys, in truth, are cads and clods.


Date: December 31, 2019
Contest Title: She Inspires Series  KH   placed 3rd (premier contest)
Sponsor: Maureen McGreavy

January 29, 2020, entered in Strand Special 9
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Agustin Avatar
January 29, 2020 at 1:12 AM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.
Canerdy Avatar
January 29, 2020 at 7:48 AM
Thank you so much, Beata. Janice
Radhakrishna Avatar
January 28, 2020 at 11:16 PM
Congrats on your win! Pick with caution. Love with reason!
Canerdy Avatar
January 29, 2020 at 7:48 AM
Krish, thank you so much. Janice
Laurie Avatar
January 3, 2020 at 9:52 PM
G'day Janice … some rush to the cliff edge and some stop and think before. The old saying - you have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your prince rings true - thank you Janice - Lindsay
Canerdy Avatar
January 3, 2020 at 10:24 PM
Thanks so much, Lindsay. Janice
Leffanta Avatar
December 31, 2019 at 6:23 PM
Isn't it amazing how different children with the same parents can be? I don't think you will need luck for this contest! Aloha! Rico
Canerdy Avatar
December 31, 2019 at 8:40 PM
Thank you SO much, Rico. Happy New Year. Janice
Lamoureux Avatar
December 31, 2019 at 3:41 PM
Discernment is a valuable trait. Blessings for 2020.
Canerdy Avatar
December 31, 2019 at 8:41 PM
Thanks, Richard! Happy New Year. Janice
Wolf Avatar
December 31, 2019 at 2:52 PM
'cads and clods' - ha, ha! Yup! Great entry for the contest, Janice! Best wishes, Gershon
Bauer Avatar
December 31, 2019 at 1:17 PM
Great job with this one, Janice! Best of luck in the contest...
Canerdy Avatar
December 31, 2019 at 8:43 PM
Thanks so much, Ilene. Happy new Year. Janice
Pandit Avatar
December 31, 2019 at 11:54 AM
WOW! This is so well written, Janice--telling it like it is. Will she heed your advice?
Canerdy Avatar
December 31, 2019 at 8:44 PM
I wonder! (It's fiction.) Thanks so much, Vijay. Happy New Year. Janice
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