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Titia Geertman
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0 posted 2003-12-27 09:25 AM


I took up Larry's challenge and will write them all


Flattery versus Praise, - challenge 1

I hate it when they flatter me and don’t mean what they say
I'd rather see they shut their mouth and let me go my way
I make mistakes and goodness grief, I'm glad I do you know
That means that I am still alive and that my mind will grow
To say "I'm sorry" is no sinn, I've said it many times
If I was wrong then they should know, I write them little rhymes
But I don't say what I don't mean, no flattery words from me
When I say "Nice", when it is not, I'd kill the thruth you see
I love it though when you praise me for something I have done
My self esteem will raise a bit and sure that will be fun
But when the praise will be my goal, then there is something wrong
Then I won't act with heart and soul, but that's a different song
When you hear "Good" then look into the eyes of who spoke free
And you will know at once my dear, it's praise or flattery



Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

[This message has been edited by Titia Geertman (12-27-2003 09:33 AM).]

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1 posted 2003-12-27 09:29 AM



It is an excellent challenge, Titia...
one that everyone should attempt...

Well done!

Enchantress
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2 posted 2003-12-27 09:31 AM


Well done Titia!
Challenege well met!
Hope you had a great Christmas.
Hugs~

    In the midst of winter..
I found there lives within me,
    an invincible summer.

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3 posted 2003-12-27 09:33 AM


YES!
Into my library with this write, Titia.

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4 posted 2003-12-27 09:58 AM


Titia, this is very good!! You did
an excellent job of meeting the challenge.
Hugs,  
Ethel

SharaRose
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5 posted 2003-12-27 11:38 AM


So VERY true!
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