Inspired by Reena’s Xploration Challenge #353 &
Moonwashed Weekly Prompt – Pretend
they pretend to be with us
claim they own the truth
but what they deliver are lies
the cold, hard fact
we must shield ourselves
for bullshit harms us all
Exploitation
I Write Her 
good one Susi! I’m in agreement, protect ourselves from all the bullshit!
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Thank you, Carol Anne. Absolutely, always! :)
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Nice one, Susi. A good punch but they are so thick skinned…
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Thank you so much, Indira! I’ve lost my drive today, but I’ll be back.
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A punch where one is needed. Love it!
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:) Thanks, Sara! Sometimes it’s necessary! ;)
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Good one, Susi! Especially politicians!
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Thank you so much, Eugenia! Yes!!
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My pleaure, Susi!
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Oh yes! BS is what lead many astray
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Yes, unfortunately!
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😒
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A nice clear and concise punch to this poem! Well done!
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:) I appreciate that! Thank you.
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Very true.
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Thank you!
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Nice one!!
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Thank you, Val!!
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Great take on both the prompts, Susi! Bullshit harms all of us.
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Most definitely! Thanks, Shweta!
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You’re most welcome 🤗
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It made me think of political scenarios.
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Exactly! :)
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Spot on, Susi!
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Thanks so much, Punam! :)
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You are welcome. 😊
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Both the words and the drawing are right on and write on.
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So is your play on words, Pat! <3 Thanks so much!
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Very welcome, Susi.
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