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Mountebank

Step right up and have a lick of this it will make you smack your lips with sweet vavoom that you can't miss its will cure your all, plus its got zip Common folks don't be afraid, here try it will save Mary and maybe cousin Jim Tastes like easy-peasy lemon pie just hold the cup an clean the rim Come closer and I promise not to bite it will seize you immediately You'll soon be feeling high as a kite the best part is, my advice comes free For a mere tend dollars you get to be happy here you go, get a move on make it snappy.

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Date: 5/16/2024 3:18:00 PM
I think you meant "and" in the last line of the 2nd stanza. That aside, I loved your poem, Vienna. It flows well and made me chuckle. Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest!
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Date: 5/8/2024 6:34:00 AM
Dear rose, your poem is so very well crafted for this prompt and flows just seamlessly. I absolutely love the lines especially “You'll soon be feeling high as a kite the best part is, my advice comes free “ theres a softness to your words, despite the depth of what youv woven! Pleasure reading this. Best wishes for the contest. Sending you light always
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Date: 5/8/2024 2:40:00 AM
Mountebanks come in all sizes and genders. Once my wife received an anonymous call saying I was unfaithful. Good thing my wife knew me well. Great poem. Hugs.
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Date: 5/7/2024 4:39:00 PM
Your poem captured the deception that's at the heart of "mountebank." I supposed we've all been deceived from time to time. Even the 'world' with all its lure is the perfect example of 'mountebank.' Best wishes with this entry in the contest. Have a blessed evening, hugs, Sara
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Date: 5/7/2024 7:05:00 PM
Glad you enjoyed the entry Sara, hope you keeping well :)
Date: 5/7/2024 3:38:00 PM
Yep! I have been deceived many times...and, just as often, willingly played the fool. It seems that, life and temptation go together...like Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Excellent poetry!
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Date: 5/7/2024 7:05:00 PM
we have all played to fool in life, sometimes willingly like you say, wrote this with a sense of humor but there is truth in it, :)
Date: 5/7/2024 8:49:00 AM
Dear Rose, This is a wonderful invitation into a world of allure and deception, where promises of joy and vitality are offered with a hint of mischief, where the allure of the unknown tempts even the most cautious souls. Yes, we need to tread carefully amidst the allure of instant gratification, urging us to question what lies beyond the surface and to seek true happiness in authentic connections and genuine experiences. - Blessings, Daniel
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Date: 5/7/2024 10:07:00 AM
You always read me so right Daniel, its easy to get drawn in with all the hype and promises at times, one must always search for the truth behind the lie, :)
Date: 5/7/2024 5:14:00 AM
Enticing write Rose. Lemon pie flavor? I'm in
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Date: 5/7/2024 10:06:00 AM
lol me too Tom, summer lemons yum !

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