THIEVERY / myLot

November 29, 2016 2:45pm CST

We all have our own pet peeves; Mine I know is definitely thieves. I have been a victim many times; They stole electronics and cherished items. I know of a woman who loved her three mango trees; But every mango season she was plagued by thieves. She tried everything but couldn't keep them away; Until she got a pitbull, which kept them at bay. Why do people take what is not theirs?; Boldly stealing without any fears. Even my boyfriend was stolen from me one time; No, I wasn't upset, I was not proud that he was mine. I mentally thanked the girl who took him away; She didn't know it, but she really made my day. Wasn't long before she realized her mistake; That she had stolen a liar and a rake; Most times covetousness and thievery do not pay; If you want or need something, find another way.

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Gitara

@Gita17112016 (3611)

• Trinidad And Tobago

30 Nov 16

People steal because it is easier than putting the effort to work.

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Kandase

@Kandae11 (57233)

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30 Nov 16

That is true. Getting something for free tickles them, but then, they could land in jail.

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Gitara

@Gita17112016 (3611)

• Trinidad And Tobago

30 Nov 16

@Kandae11 Look, we say 'their eye too big'...when people are lazy and expect the good things to come to them! Happy if they land in jail. Good riddance.

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Maggs

@maggs224 (2317)

• Alicante, Spain

2 Dec 16

I have had things stolen from me in the past and it is not a pleasant experience, but I could not even begin to turn my experience in poetry like you have. Well done :D

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Kandase

@Kandae11 (57233)

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2 Dec 16

Thank you so much.

Stacey

@xstitcher (39003)

• Petaluma, California

1 Dec 16

I have had three bicycles stolen from me--the last one right out of our garage.

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Kandase

@Kandae11 (57233)

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1 Dec 16

Imagine that? You might have to keep the next one in the house.

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Joanie

@Freelanzer (10782)

• Canada

30 Nov 16

That's the problem with stealing from others - you never know what you're gonna get

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Kandase

@Kandae11 (57233)

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30 Nov 16

So true, so very true. The package is nicely wrapped, but the contents could be a big surprise.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

29 Nov 16

Nice poem and yes, thieves are the pits. You were well rid of the boyfriend.

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Kandase

@Kandae11 (57233)

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30 Nov 16

Being what he was, it didn't take much effort to steal him.

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@acelawrites

@acelawrites (19272)

• Philippines

30 Nov 16

Good thing that girl stole your boyfriend. Such a good riddance!

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Kandase

@Kandae11 (57233)

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30 Nov 16

Some things you don't regret being stolen from you.

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ShannyBananny

@shaggin (74988)

• United States

29 Nov 16

Great poem. I especially like the part about your ex being stolen.

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Kandase

@Kandae11 (57233)

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30 Nov 16

Good riddance.

Hope

@1hopefulman (45111)

• Canada

2 Dec 16

"Until she got a pitbull, which kept them at bay."

Great line! I remember shaking the hand of the man that stole my 2nd wife and saying "good luck as you are going to need it" and walking away. Is it "rake" or fake or snake?