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The Honest Truth

I know my darling how hard you try
But I’m still partial to mama’s pie!

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Best Rhyming Couplet Poetry Contest
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© 26th September 2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021


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Date: 6/23/2022 12:51:00 PM
Oh dang Paul lol! If it's good it's good.
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FJ Thomas
Date: 6/23/2022 3:27:00 PM
Definitely good night :)
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Paul Callus
Date: 6/23/2022 3:17:00 PM
Indeed! There is nothing better than the truth! Thank you for stopping by, my friend. Goodnight (it's 17 am here) // paul
Date: 1/8/2022 8:48:00 AM
Nice, and nicer. Happy New Year Paul
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Paul Callus
Date: 6/23/2022 3:19:00 PM
Thank you, Anil. I am sure I had replied to your comment, but never mind. Your visit is truly appreciated. Regards // paul
Date: 10/23/2021 11:53:00 AM
A fun write and picture. Time to eat??? Have a blessed autumn day writing away............
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Paul Callus
Date: 10/24/2021 2:16:00 AM
Thank you for stopping by, Paula. Definitely a fun poem, and not meant to be taken too seriously, especially by my wife! :) Warm regards // paul
Date: 10/12/2021 7:13:00 PM
No one can cook better than Mom ;)
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Paul Callus
Date: 10/24/2021 2:14:00 AM
The 'traditional' mums knew how to cook proper food. Unfortunately nowadays many have to go to work to make ends meet, and they have little time on their hands. ~ Best regards Angela
Date: 10/6/2021 4:23:00 PM
lol you are a brave diner. fun read
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Paul Callus
Date: 10/24/2021 2:12:00 AM
:) no problem, Karen... as long as the wife is deaf :) Thank you for the visit. Regards // paul
Date: 10/5/2021 3:46:00 PM
This is not the way to win favors lol, but I do love it. Great write!
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Paul Callus
Date: 10/24/2021 2:07:00 AM
You are right, Rhoda!! Thank you for visiting and liking :) Happy weekend // paul
Date: 9/29/2021 1:50:00 PM
Ooohoohoo. Never say that to your lady if you want to keep her happy. lol Maybe she could get your mom to teach her how she does it. hmmmm. Good one Paul. It made me smile. God Bless, JB
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Paul Callus
Date: 10/24/2021 2:06:00 AM
Glad you enjoyed it, Judy, and I should act on your advice :) Regards // paul
Date: 9/29/2021 9:04:00 AM
Hi Paul, I enjoyed this couplet. I agree; there’s nothing like mama’s/ grandmama’s apple pie. Have a wonderful day:-)Alexis
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Paul Callus
Date: 9/29/2021 9:27:00 AM
Thank you for reading and liking, Alexis. Up to this day I still smell and taste both my mum's and grandma's cooking! ~ Warm regards, my friend. // paul
Date: 9/28/2021 5:54:00 PM
Love love love it!!
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Paul Callus
Date: 9/29/2021 9:21:00 AM
Thank you x 3, Andrea :) Best regards // paul
Date: 9/27/2021 5:21:00 AM
LOL, oh, this would be a dicey situation - there could be poison in that pie next time! Hope you're keeping well, my friend. Yes, it still seems surreal that we won't hear from Carolyn again, doesn't it?
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Paul Callus
Date: 9/29/2021 9:50:00 AM
Yes, Jack, commenting on wifey's cooking is a dangerous thing to do! ~ ~ Carolyn's departure has still not quite sunk in yet. I miss her and her special friendship... Regards // paul
Date: 9/27/2021 1:29:00 AM
Lol, bet that has caused many a row in a marriage Paul. Hope you're keeping well. Tom
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Paul Callus
Date: 9/29/2021 9:39:00 AM
I've heard say that comparing mum's cooking to wife's cooking is a big no-no!! Best to sit on the fence and eat what is put in front of us :) ~ Regards // paul
Date: 9/27/2021 12:41:00 AM
I thought this contest was great fun.. love the humour in your submission Paul. Well done...Delice
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Paul Callus
Date: 9/29/2021 9:13:00 AM
Thank you, Delice. The sponsor asked for humorous or serious, so I opted for the former :) Best regards // paul
Date: 9/26/2021 12:13:00 PM
That's how it feels--well said, Paul. Your poem leaves me with a smile
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Paul Callus
Date: 9/26/2021 1:24:00 PM
Thank you, Vijay. I hope you are keeping well and safe. Regards // paul
Date: 9/26/2021 10:39:00 AM
lol Paul made me think of Valentina and the pork pies lol. hope we get to bring some over next year! mum has covid I am laid low with a chest infection. times are hard but we will get through, love to you and the family xx
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/27/2021 11:28:00 AM
Jan , I do hope that your chest infection will heal and that the medication you are no helps the pain. blessings my friend. I sent you a soup mail. Hugs.
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Paul Callus
Date: 9/26/2021 12:58:00 PM
I'm so sorry for your and mum's health issues. I hope you will be better soon. Soupmail on the way. Hugs // paul
Date: 9/26/2021 10:33:00 AM
Hello Paul, now that is being honest. Regards Darlene
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/27/2021 11:30:00 AM
Hello Paul, oh I did not know that. Beat wishes my friend.
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Paul Callus
Date: 9/26/2021 12:56:00 PM
Hi Darlene. Thank you for stopping by. Sometimes being too honest can get one into trouble :) :) Best regards // paul
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