the words are thick
they stick in throat
some never even make it that far
bite tongue and bait the hook
try to trick them out for a treat
better off you guess
honesty kills
Author notes
word prompt: honesty 35 words
A contest entry
- Quickie Contest in 35 words or less by carole21.
1100 points, ended April 24, 2008, 10 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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Perfect title!!!!
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interesting take on the prompt . . thank you for the contest entry . .
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