Notes About The Poem

Our actions don't just happen. We make choices and these have consequences.

 

 

To Deceive

Choosing betrayal

weight of deception and lies

burden best put down
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Thomas Avatar
April 21, 2018 at 12:08 PM
So very true Susan. But the deceivers don't usually care.
Gentry Avatar
April 22, 2018 at 12:10 PM
Thank you FJ.
Dietrich Avatar
December 1, 2015 at 3:26 PM
yes, that is indeed a burden to put down!
Gentry Avatar
December 2, 2015 at 10:05 PM
Thank you for reading and commenting. Take care.
A  Avatar
December 1, 2015 at 5:52 AM
Deep haiku
Gentry Avatar
December 2, 2015 at 10:05 PM
Thanks for reading and commenting.
Lamoureux Avatar
November 29, 2015 at 9:45 AM
Dropping by looking for a new poem. I hope all is well with you.
Gentry Avatar
November 29, 2015 at 11:54 PM
Thanks for stopping by! Yes, some family health issues getting most of my attention. Things are going well though. Take care and thanks again.
Lamoureux Avatar
November 27, 2015 at 7:15 AM
So many choose to carry there burdens throughout their lives. Even a glass of water becomes heavy if held long enough.
Gentry Avatar
November 29, 2015 at 11:40 PM
It sure can be. Thanks Richard for reading and responding. Means a lot.
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