Thanks Mel, remember in the Bible that Rah-ab the Harlot hid the Israeli spies and lied to protect them, but her Faith saved her from her sins. As spoken, some men's sins are self-evident but others follow after, in the Judgment of the wicked. I wish I could say that I never lied but that would be a lie.

Thanks Milly, I like to include in my poems true life experiences that people can relate to. I remember lying to my Mom to avoid a beating, fear is a motivator for sure. My Dad worked nights so discipline was left to Mom, a slap across the legs with a strap was greatly feared but I never received a punishment I didn't deserve! When our Son was a grown man I apologized for being too strict and not being a good Dad but he interrupted me by saying; No, you were the perfect Dad, and when you punished me and I cried, you cried too.

Thanks, dearest Dag.

Thanks Mr. Darcy, you have a good Rep for your work also!

Thanks Joe, I appreciate your funny comments!