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You saw right through me or so I thought
Such praise was too good to be true
Something was off, suspicious
Found phrases formulaic
So I dug, ran scans
Then turned you in
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About the Creator
D.K. Shepard
Character Crafter, Witty Banter Enthusiast, World Builder, Unpublished novelist...for now
Fantasy is where I thrive, but I like to experiment with genres for my short stories. Currently employed as a teacher in Louisville.
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Comments (16)
ooooooh clever clogs. Loved this far too relatable leftfield curveball approach! Powerful nonet, DK! Well done!
Grrr makes me so mad!
Ooh… well said!🤩
Great stuff!
Oof, I felt this. Great piece!
Omggg, finding that out would really break my heart! Loved your Nonet!
No heart is safe! Too good to be true are words to live by! Great work, DK!
Ooooo!! A different kind of heartbreak!! Very clever DK, love what you did with this nonet!!
That is such a real problem now adays as well! great poem!
Wow, what a twist!! Finding nothing but algorithms behind apparent affection...uniquely hurtful. Excellent entry, D K.!
Hah! Great take on the challenge
Wonderful nonet! There's something really sad about this one though in the language that makes it particularly powerful. Loved it!
You cunningly cuff counterfeit culture here!
Best breakup ever!
Loved this one!! Such a great way to highlight this trying situation :)
One down, who knows how many more to go? A breakup worth celebrating and a great nonet!