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Accordionmaid
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0 posted 2002-03-11 12:31 PM


Go ahead, lie to me, it's okay
Gotta be something you'd like to say

Go ahead, lie to me, I don't mind
Any excuse, alibi, you find

Go ahead, lie to me, it's for fun
I'd do the same thing, were I "The One"

Go ahead, lie to me, it's for free
No point in speaking the truth to me

Go ahead, lie to me, make it good
Some things are better left misunderstood

Go ahead, lie to me, I can cope
My neck, not yours, when they tighten the rope

Go ahead, lie to me, it's a trend
Make up your own story, change the end

Go ahead, lie to me, it's a lark
Finding your own way alone in the dark

Go ahead, lie to me, say it loud
Everyone likes to feel wanted and proud

Go ahead, lie to me, I don't care
Answer all calls with the words, "Not there."

Go ahead, lie to me, tell tall tales
Like, "Gee, this is a really great poem."

Maybe I'm the biggest liar of all...
~~~~~

No, I don't really want to be lied to!  I wrote this when I was in a rather bleak mood, one day recently.  Then, I happened to find the post here at Piptalk by Nan, where she used the challenge of repeating/adding to the phrase "It always takes two..."  This is the same type of idea, but not as upbeat.

It's a great little therapy tool...take a phrase that fits your mood and try it!

[This message has been edited by Accordionmaid (03-11-2002 12:32 PM).]

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1 posted 2002-03-11 12:40 PM


I kind of like it...
I can pick out many lines...
good write

Bernie

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Bernie Slicker

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2 posted 2002-03-11 12:52 PM


Accordionmaid,
Nice write enjoyed the read.

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3 posted 2002-03-11 01:08 PM


I cannot tell a lie.
I cannot tell a lie.
If I try to lie,
I get into dubble trubble.
If I try to lie,
I get into dubble trubble.
Just ask Larry, he knows!  HUH?
Just ask Larry, he knows!  HUH?

Can you tell I enjoyed this poem?
Can you tell I enjoyed this poem?

Rosemary J. Gwaltney
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4 posted 2002-03-11 01:46 PM


Hey, I've been in that mood too! Good, snappy retorts! And where better to put them than into a poem!

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5 posted 2002-03-11 03:05 PM




(giggles in delight) Oh no, no, I'm telling the truth, I love this poem a lot, I love the emphasis of the repetition and I too believe there are times when it is okay to lie, when they are white lies! (kiss on cheek) Your gorgeous words always touch our hearts, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet friend, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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