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Strings

Giving without stings
	is the empathic thing

Giving with strings
	is the narcissist who stings

Beware the skin of softness
	Keep an eye on the sword

Enticement has its dangers
	Paradise lurks forewarned

Copyright © Arthur Vaso | Year Posted 2017

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Susan Ashley Date: 10/16/2017 8:04:00 PM Your last two lines are the crowning glory of your wondrous poem Arthur. Every couplet is a gem. Enjoyed! Login to Reply

Joanna Daniel Date: 10/15/2017 10:15:00 AM Thought provoking, Arthur:) Login to Reply

Sara Kendrick Date: 10/14/2017 4:00:00 PM Some good warnings..Enjoyed reading this today..Sara Login to Reply

Pashang Salehi Date: 10/14/2017 9:24:00 AM and I pondering how magnificent this is... Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 10/13/2017 12:05:00 PM brief but profound, Arthur!! Just how I like them. Login to Reply

Eileen Manassian Date: 10/13/2017 1:42:00 AM Much to consider here, my dear. Hugs Login to Reply

Tahira Parveen Date: 10/11/2017 1:17:00 PM Very good write Arthur:) Login to Reply

Darren White Date: 10/10/2017 8:30:00 AM Great couplets my dear friend, so well written. Login to Reply

Michael Tor Date: 10/9/2017 11:43:00 PM Arthur so much truth spoken here. This is also a great truth. Applause my friend... Login to Reply

Eve Roper Date: 10/9/2017 12:03:00 PM Well written warning my dear friend... give from the heart always accepted <3 Hugs Eve ~`* Login to Reply

Tim Smith Date: 10/9/2017 8:15:00 AM I agree...keep an eye on those only using others to get a step up Login to Reply

Probir Gupta Date: 10/9/2017 7:12:00 AM Superb write ... every line a memorable quote ... Login to Reply

Russell Sivey Date: 10/9/2017 4:37:00 AM "Enticement has its dangers/Paradise lurks forewarned," what an excellent couple lines there my friend! You have written such a stunning piece, one full of twists and a grand message! I surely loved reading your masterful poem this morning! You have delighted me with your creativity! Great Work!! Login to Reply