We always thought everything was above board
when we played cards, this even though
Gunther would bring his lucky horse
and clean up more than his fair share.
They were accused of cheating a time or two
but nothing was ever proven so they went free.
We found out later that they had quite the scheme
and Snow White was kept well rewarded
with an array of fresh carrots and juicy apples.
AP: Honorable Mention 2025
salty tears, pillow
clock ticks doom in ebony night
her nation, screams, fright
remember,poet
honesty, integrity is the prize
cheating, a disguise
up from quilts, jumped she
character, she then did smile
above secrecy
11-8-2020
Waves of rooster's songs resound
Voices like hallejuha
Split the quiet morning's air
Nature I'm listening to you
I hear and see the glorious.
A golden sun beginning
A pale blue sky dotted gray
There seems to be no ending
Pines silhouetted with raised limbs
Crepe Myrtle's fuchsia blossoms
Crows disturbed warn of danger
Look back to times forgotten
Learn from history my country men
Safeguard our future lives
When the morals of a nation
Decay, listen for the fife
Today every wrong is obeyed
Lying, cheating a must
When did killing become the norm
No longer in God we trust
The hollow sound of the doves
Their mourning echoes strong
There's dew upon the cut grass
Will the sound of trumpet be long?
They say the Mayan calendar ended
In 2012, today it is 2018
Maybe God could not expose
The horrors of the world's extreme
You’re the greatest cheater alive!
Aren't you ashamed in stealing our lives?
How could you be so bad in your words?
Copy our poems and pretend it like your swords.
You said it’s yours but you’re a foolish one!
No one believes you cause’ you’re a muggy one.
This poem is ours and can’t be so yours.
Don’t ever try to come in our open doors.
You messed us up like you’re staining clothes.
You were too vicious and comfy on your boats.
We told you to stop but you were so firm.
Is cheating a manner or your usual prim?
We wanted you to be out in our place…
You’re a fake poet and must get out of this place.
Hope you have a lesson that you learned.
To plagiarize poem is ridiculous and burn.
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