The Lie

Such a little thing Strung between two hearts Concealed in silence That which is unknown cannot hurt Not both at least Just one heart stricken It will not stay silent It will be heard Then two hearts broken Scars heal But never disappear They just conceal the wound Bob Quigley 1/08/2012

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Robert Pettit

Date: 1/12/2012 9:41:00 PM

Life cannot exist without some prevarications. Do you think used car salesmen and politicians could make their respective livings if they only told the truth? Good write, Bob.

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/12/2012 10:52:00 PM

Not a chance. Thanks Bob

Lizanne Scholtz

Date: 1/12/2012 11:13:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Bob, enjoyed reading your poetry. Elizabeth

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/12/2012 2:57:00 PM

Many thanks Elizabeth

Bl Devnath

Date: 1/11/2012 1:59:00 PM

Congrats on your superb win. Thanks, bl

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/11/2012 2:37:00 PM

Appreciate it bl

Kash Poet

Date: 1/11/2012 11:08:00 AM

Congratulations Bob on your win.Another very good poem from you.

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/11/2012 2:36:00 PM

Thank you Kash

Wilma Neels

Date: 1/11/2012 10:23:00 AM

So cool to see this one in first place Bob :) Congratulations

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/11/2012 2:36:00 PM

Thank you Wilma

Michael J. Falotico

Date: 1/11/2012 6:06:00 AM

Congrats on your win!! always Michael

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/11/2012 7:49:00 AM

Thanks Michael

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 1/11/2012 5:29:00 AM

Congratulations on the win in Brian's "Show Me" contest Bob. Love, Carol

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/11/2012 7:50:00 AM

Appreciate it Carol

Maureen Lefanue

Date: 1/11/2012 2:59:00 AM

Congratulations, Bob. Some real wisdom in those words! Cheers, Maureen :)

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/11/2012 7:50:00 AM

Thank you Maureen

Nette Onclaud

Date: 1/11/2012 12:17:00 AM

one big CHEER for the win, bob.. congrats! :) huggs!

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/11/2012 7:53:00 AM

Thanks Nette

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/10/2012 9:43:00 PM

Bob, this is profound and wonderful to read. Congrats on your well deserved win!

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/10/2012 10:17:00 PM

Thank you Andrea

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 1/10/2012 6:47:00 PM

CONGRATS BOB ON FIRST PLACE WIN.. AND THAN KXXX FOR WARM WELCOME BACK TO PS.. SLOW BUT SURE..

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/10/2012 10:18:00 PM

Thank you Linda-Marie. So glad you are on the road to recovery

Black Eyed Susan

Date: 1/10/2012 6:59:00 AM

I love how you personified the lie in the 3rd verse "it will not stay silent". so true. and i love your ending - a great description of scars. they really do become a part of us.

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/10/2012 8:29:00 AM

Thank you Susan. Very kind comments

Judy Ball

Date: 1/10/2012 3:38:00 AM

How very true my friend. Honesty is always the best policy because as the Bible tells us: "Be assured your deeds will find you out." Good job here my friend. God Bless, JB

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/10/2012 8:30:00 AM

Thank you Judy. Good to hear from you again

Jack Horne

Date: 1/9/2012 2:24:00 PM

Yes, very true indeed, Bob. Powerful piece. Many congrats on your wins too, my friend : )

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/10/2012 8:31:00 AM

As always, my thanks Jack