Betrayal with a sharpened tool
Playing her lover as a fool
She poses lovely, he then baited
Him, laying sleeping, and sated
Out of the strong came something sweet
But slashed easily while he sleeps
Beauty won the wicked test
No longer strong, now he rests.
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W3 Prompt #98: Wea’ve Written Weekly
The Bag Lady 
Hi, Cheryl! 👋🏻
Just wanna let you know that this week’s W3, hosted by our lovely Suzanne Brace, is now live:
https://skepticskaddish.com/2024/03/27/w3-prompt-100-weave-written-weekly/
Enjoy! 💖
Much love,
David
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Thank you
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Hi, Cheryl! 👋🏻
I just wanna let you know that this week’s W3 prompt, hosted by the wonderful Lesley Scoble, is now live:
https://skepticskaddish.com/2024/03/20/w3-prompt-99-weave-written-weekly/
Enjoy! 💖
Much love,
David
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Thank you!
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*hug*
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There you have it! The story beautifully told in eight lines. Bravo!👏
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Thank you
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So well done, Cheryl! I love how your poem portrays the theme of betrayal with your use of such vivid imagery.
~David
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Thank you David
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I love the succinct clear message in this poem. ❤️ So well done.
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Thanks for reading!
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Excellent poem Cheryl, captures the story with an economy of words, great imagery.
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Thank you Paul
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Very welcome Cheryl
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weok done Cheryl. Seamlessly executed like a boss. Thank you 💜
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😀
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A lovely poem Cheryl
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A wonderful poem C! This is one form I’m not good at!
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Thanks
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I think you got this Carol Anne. Or write whichever style you’re comfortable with. I enjoy your offerings. 🤗💜
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I’m Cheryl, the bag lady but thanks
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Oh dear, I’m so sorry. 🥺🙏
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No problem at all 👍🏻☺️
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