words to protect misdeeds
flicker off his lips easily
his assumptions of naivete
bolster the deception
built-up scenarios layered
completing the deception
the cunningness of the ruse
further widens the divide
of love’s innocence
ultimately breaking a heart
then moving on
to the next vulnerable target
with no conscience
to speak of
some will always be lying snakes
Thank you, Susi. You always spark me with your insights.
Unguarded
We live in “safety”
Optimism as unguarded
As our need for love
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Always glad to, Von! 🙂 That is a lovely piece!
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This is very well written Susi! I’ve had one too many of these experience in my youth! Grateful for maturity! 😀 ❤
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I appreciate that, Deborah! Same here. 🙂 Glad I can recognize BS when I see it now. ❤
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Me too! 😀
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Hope you don’t have to face such deceptive beings.
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I think we all do at one time or another.
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Yes, we do sometimes.
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Brilliant 🖤
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Thanks! ❤
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You’re most welcome 🖤
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Better watch out for these slithering creatures.
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Absolutely! 🙂 Now, the ones which actually slither on the ground, I like!
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Well I don’t. I have a fear of all things that crawl. 😱
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Oh, no! There are some species that don’t attack or are poisonous and they are wonderful!
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I think it’s an irrational fear.
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It’s ok. We all have something we are fearful of.
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Yes! 👌
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