I hate to tell you this
considering years of embellishment
toward your deceitful, tough guy
unruly reputation,
but I see a small
crack in your story
sliver width, just wide enough
some truth slipped through
No one is listening yet
your secret remains safe
© Ali Grimshaw 2019
dVerse – Quadrille: Take a crack
flashlight batteries - Ali Grimshaw 
Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
I WONDER WHAT THIS SECRET IS?????
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AND SAFE WITH ALL OF US! WELL-DONE!
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I’m glad to hear you enjoyed this when Jonathan
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Yes, I did!
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Very good, Ali. I’ve just read through a few of your poems. They initially look and sound simple, but there is great depth.
And I love the image you have put with this one, too
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Debbie, Thank you for noticing that short is not always simple. I think there is great beauty in simplicity and choose my words carefully.
I have been enjoying your travel photos. Seeing the world and taking photos along the way is one of my loves too.
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Oh, how I love the phrase “sliver width.” Just wonderful!
(Sorry for the late visit.)
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No apologies needed. I always appreciate the visit and your feedback.
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Oh I think it’s widening day by day… soon the palace will crumble…
(but there are others who will carry his torch)
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The widening crack indeed. Thanks for reading.
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… I see a small
crack in your story
sliver width…
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Thank you for your reflection my friend. Always appreciated.
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So good, Ali!!!
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Great to hear from you Ann. Hope all is well in your neck of the woods.
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Let’s hope more and more listen.
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Agreed.
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Nice description of the crack in the story still small enough to keep the secret safe.
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Thank you for your feedback Frank.
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Oh wow Ali, this is wonderful. I love how your long lines grow shorter. It almost reflects the nature of intimacy between two who share a secret.
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Kaylaann, thanks for the feedback. Glad you enjoyed this one.
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