Lin Lane Poet Sonnet

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Symbol of Betrayal

Woe to thee with a trait of jealousy,
filled with self-righteous indignation.
You brute, who spews words of exaltation,
Thy tongue reproves your very own decree.

Thy nature be that of a hypocrite...
with one hand offer a pat on the head.
The other, a knife till victim lay dead
Having drawn thy pen, you stab and you hit.

So misguided Brutus, you have become,
deed was done to a Julius-like one. 
Were you inclined when Senate had begun?
What has led thee to the darkness succumb?

Whence you see the baneful flaw of your ways
You whilst then know, 'twas blame you earned, not praise.

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Dorothy Gibbons June 30, 2026 at 6:33 AM Wow, wow such truth resonates for me too in this awesome well deserved POTW .bit late for congratulations had to be said well done speaking out is release from the depth of hurt betrayers cause. Ink on paper or paint on canvas is healing and I believe stops angry deepening fav for me as I will read this again in every way u inspire me with your words of truth also fun thank u for being writer u are <3 hugs Lin Lane June 30, 2026 at 7:35 AM Thank you very much, Dorothy. This was written at a time when a deeper meaning of the theme was necessary. Whether it fell on blind eyes or not, I made my point. ;-)

Kim Rodrigues May 3, 2026 at 11:01 AM I love how David honored King Saul, even though Saul was jealous and wanted him dead. David honored God’s anointed one. The Lord calls King David, a man after God’s own heart. Congrats on POTW, Lin! Kim Rodrigues May 3, 2026 at 2:02 PM Of course, I agree. We are all imperfect. Thanks, Line for your thoughtful reply. Lin Lane May 3, 2026 at 12:19 PM He did those things and honored Saul, but he didn’t always do the right thing. His humble repentance made him see the road he needed to take and was rewarded. Lessons we should all keep in mind as imperfect humans. Thank you for your faithful thoughts, Kim.

Gary Radice April 25, 2026 at 1:12 AM Really enjoyed the ‘Shakespearian tragedy’ read Lin. World politics reads like such but it is entrenched everywhere. There are too many people in the world that have opinions that aren’t rooted in fact, blinded by their own ignorance and who manage to divide people and whip up rage bait for their own ends. We appear to have lost the art of debate and need to somehow get it back. Quickly. Belated congratulations on POTW. Cheers - Gary Lin Lane April 25, 2026 at 8:43 AM A tragedy of another sort, Gary. And those with closed minds never believe what is taking place before their tunnel vision eyes once they've cast their lot with the evil doers. Thanks so much for reading me and leaving your welcomed comments.

Unseeking Seeker April 24, 2026 at 1:26 AM Brilliant and hard-hitting! Congratulations on POTW, Lin, well deserved Lin Lane April 25, 2026 at 8:41 AM Sometimes a hit is what is needed to correct a situation, but seldom do the betrayers see themselves as the culprits. Thanks so much for your comment, Seeker.

Ink Empress April 24, 2026 at 12:56 AM Too many jealous insecure souls in my real life linnersz, also few here and there scattered like dust beneath nails of virtual vampires too. What a profound write this is. I expect nothing less from your pen! I did play julius caesar in highschool, haha. When i studied english literature! I was k!lled on stage. Ironic. Fun memories! So thought of that. Congratulations on potw! Fave it is Lin Lane April 25, 2026 at 8:40 AM Well, dear friend, there's one less... at least for the moment. Your comparison of them as virtual vampires made me laugh. They do seem to like to bite! I can't imagine you as Caesar. You're more the Juliet type. lol Thank you!

Jan Allison April 22, 2026 at 2:39 PM BRAVO Lin, I'm so delighted your powerful poem has been awarded POTW. Write on sweet friend! hugs jan xx Lin Lane April 25, 2026 at 8:38 AM The urge to write have never faltered, Jan. The yen to write of such betrayal is not a joy to write, but it certainly clears the airways of angst. Thanks, Chick.

Deb M April 22, 2026 at 10:47 AM Whoohoo POTW....Well done and deserved lovely Lin Lane!! Congrats my friend! Debx Lin Lane April 25, 2026 at 8:36 AM Yeah, go figure... a poem about the negativity that sometimes has to be written. Thanks, Deb.

Karen Jones April 22, 2026 at 3:19 AM Congratulations on your potw win sweet poetess! Lin Lane April 22, 2026 at 5:11 AM Thank you lots, Karen.

Daniel Henry Rodgers April 20, 2026 at 8:51 AM Dear Lin, I am back to applaud your POTW! Blessings, Daniel Lin Lane April 20, 2026 at 5:15 PM Thanks a lot, Daniel

Beryl Edmonds April 20, 2026 at 1:02 AM Congratulations Lin on having received the honour of poem of the week for your sonnet ‘Symbol of Betrayal’ a great write…Beryl Lin Lane April 20, 2026 at 5:14 PM Thank you so much, Beryl.

Constance La France April 19, 2026 at 5:10 PM Lin, brilliantly penned, and congratulations on receiving the POTW honor, a FAV ~ Lin Lane April 20, 2026 at 5:14 PM Thank you very much,Constance.

Robert Gorelick April 19, 2026 at 11:14 AM political assassinations and back (or front) stabbings. Nothing new. Friendships? That ship has sailed!? Congratulations on POTW, Lin Lane! Enjoyed, Robert Lin Lane April 19, 2026 at 4:04 PM Thanks.

Paula Goldsmith April 19, 2026 at 9:39 AM Back with Congratulations on your POTW win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write again. Have a blessed day/week with your wonderful win............... Lin Lane April 19, 2026 at 4:04 PM Thanks for your congratulations comment, Paula.

David Kavanagh April 19, 2026 at 8:51 AM Heya Lin, just seen your olde style sonnet awarded POTW honours, back with big congratulations! I’m just a little bit jealous, but have no indignation as it’s totally deserved lol! Cheers David

Tania Kitchin April 19, 2026 at 5:05 AM Lin, back to congratulate you on POTW with your wonderful poem. Woot, Woot! Lin Lane April 19, 2026 at 3:59 PM Thanks again, Tania.

Tom Cunningham April 19, 2026 at 5:02 AM Back with big congratulations to you Lin on this week's POTW. Tom Lin Lane April 19, 2026 at 3:58 PM Thank you again, Tom.

Joanna Daniel April 15, 2026 at 1:45 AM Great poetry as always, Lin, nice word choices:) Lin Lane April 15, 2026 at 6:25 PM Thanks a bunch, Joanna.

Tania Kitchin April 14, 2026 at 12:07 PM Lin, so well penned and with a great message delivered in your lines. I like the pic too. A fav. Lin Lane April 14, 2026 at 1:19 PM Thank you very much for your thoughts. Tania.

Paula Goldsmith April 14, 2026 at 9:54 AM WOW!!! Your "Symbol of Betrayal" is a powerful/true write. I enjoyed reading. FAV for me. Also Great Picture... Have a great day writing away............. Lin Lane April 14, 2026 at 9:59 AM Many thanks for your comments and your fave, Darlene

David Kavanagh April 14, 2026 at 9:01 AM Very much relevant to the world we live in today Lin, can be very difficult to distinguish friend from enemy, perhaps until it’s too late, (especially online), the olde Shakespearean style works great, is it sonnet season? Cheers David Lin Lane April 14, 2026 at 9:22 AM It's always Sonnet season and there's no fee for a license to shoot ink from your pen. This is actually based on a Sonnet I wrote when I first joined PS, and if anything... its message holds more truth today than 10 years ago.

Jan Allison April 14, 2026 at 8:59 AM Brilliantly penned Lin, sadly your words are ones we can all relate to. hugs Jan xx Lin Lane April 14, 2026 at 9:20 AM We certainly can, Jan. Too often it's based on untruths heard from others, but if they're that easily swayed, it wasn't a friendship worth having. Thanks for your comments.

Daniel Henry Rodgers April 14, 2026 at 8:56 AM Dear Lin, I like that you’re pulling back a curtain on the kind of betrayal people pretend isn’t happening. The voice has that old-world bite, but it’s rooted in something real and close. I say let the truth walk in without ceremony, and it lands exactly as it should. Too many people have opinions, and few have the total truth or any truth. Blessings, Daniel Lin Lane April 14, 2026 at 9:18 AM The truth always walks, sometimes runs in with or without ceremony. Betrayal comes in many forms, but you're right about opinions... too many are based on rumor and the truth be damned in their closed minds. Thank you for your thoughts, Daniel.

Hilda Greenhough April 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM This is a timely poem. Success has its price. You brought history to life. Thanks for you wonderful insights. Lin Lane April 14, 2026 at 9:16 AM I'm grateful for your time of reading and commenting, Hilda. Thank you.

Tom Cunningham April 14, 2026 at 7:04 AM Keep your friends close and your enemies closer comes to mind. Nowadays its words not daggers. A well written sonnet Lin, got to fave this one. Tom Lin Lane April 14, 2026 at 7:10 AM Thank you, Tom. Duplicitous some may be. Loyal Friendships are to be treasured.