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The Absence of Innocence

I wish to declare my innocence 
But alas my time is short
 and I don't wish for my final words to be a lie!

For John Lawless's Short Shrift Contest.

Copyright © Richard Lamoureux | Year Posted 2015

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Samantha Farley Date: 2/9/2016 2:39:00 PM Funny. Very much so. Login to Reply

Dr. Upma A. Sharma Date: 7/23/2015 1:37:00 AM That's is really precise yet powerful Richard! Congrats on ur awesome win! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/23/2015 8:01:00 AM Thanks Upma.

Skat A Date: 7/23/2015 12:15:00 AM Richard, Congrats on your SHORT SHRIFT win. Love SKAT Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/26/2015 8:59:00 AM Thanks SKAT.

Viv Wigley Date: 7/22/2015 8:23:00 PM For such a short work to make one stop and think for a minute or two is the sign of a great write, Richard, congratulations. Regards, Viv Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/26/2015 8:59:00 AM Thanks Viv, much appreciated.

Eve Roper Date: 7/22/2015 6:15:00 PM Rick, meaningful last words congratulations on your wonderful win. Hugs Eve Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/26/2015 9:00:00 AM Thanks sweet Eve.

Jan Allison Date: 7/22/2015 5:50:00 PM short but to the point -many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/26/2015 9:00:00 AM Hugs back to you.

John Lawless Date: 7/22/2015 5:45:00 PM Short shrift....given short shrift....This is a truly unique response to this theme. I enjoyed it...while at the same time being somewhat troubled by it as many offenders show no remorse. Thanks for entering the contest Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/26/2015 9:01:00 AM Thanks John, I wasn't sure if I understood the rules so I am pleased by your kindness in choosing this piece.

Joe Maverick Date: 7/12/2015 4:44:00 PM Hello Richard, enjoyed the innocence of the lie context here Well done..' Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/12/2015 6:35:00 PM Thanks Joe, I had a bit of fun with this one.

Catherine Labeau Date: 7/9/2015 6:37:00 PM innocence alas I like Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/10/2015 7:53:00 AM Thanks Catherine.

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser Date: 7/9/2015 9:20:00 AM Richard, Concise but definitely complete and solid! I admire you all who can do like this.. I've done few poems which can deliver as much! ~Olive Eloisa Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/10/2015 7:53:00 AM Thanks Olive you are kind, coming From one as talented as you the comment is appreciated.

Constance La France Date: 7/8/2015 8:45:00 AM Richard, this is great for the contest, 7 and thanks for visiting my drunken poem Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/8/2015 8:48:00 AM My pleasure Constance.

Nette Onclaud Date: 7/6/2015 4:35:00 AM short but forthright and succinct, rich.. unique piece well done!.. huggs Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/6/2015 7:41:00 AM Thanks Nette.

Tim Smith Date: 7/5/2015 6:34:00 PM I cannot tell a lie I do like this Richard. Good luck in the contest. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/6/2015 7:42:00 AM Thanks Tim.