THE SMILING SWINDLER.

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@Kandae11 (57233)

December 18, 2016 9:56am CST

He thought she was rich- had lots of money to spend; First, win her heart and she would be willing to lend. He was full of hype and oh, so vain! But she was smart and way ahead of his game. Told her his granny was desperately ill; It would make him happy if she paid the hospital bill. An ailing granny didn't exist; He had gambling debts which he hoped she would fix. He was looking for someone he could easily dupe; Had he been successful, there would be no hope of recoup. The address he gave was totally fake; No one knew where he lived - the liar, the rake. Luckily she wasn't taken by his charming smile; Those shifting eyes told her that he was a lie. He lives a life, always on the run; Some day he will pay for the wrongs he has done. A Kandase original

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

19 Dec 16

I've heard that story before. Someone tried to dupe me, and I didn't have any money to be duped. Great poem. There are so many men out there like that.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

19 Dec 16

@Kandae11 Yes they do.

Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

19 Dec 16

@stbrians Yes they do.

@Kandae11 (57233)

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19 Dec 16

There sure are , and many women fall prey.

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@SIMPLYD (90717)

• Philippines

19 Dec 16

Nice story you have there .

Actually that happens everywhere . Some people earns money by swindling people . And when caught they will deny . But they are already in prison .

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@SIMPLYD (90717)

• Philippines

19 Dec 16

@Kandae11 Yes, they shouldn't be deceived by good looks and glib of tongue . They should be so discerning and suspicious too .

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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19 Dec 16

People - women in particular - should try to be more alert.

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@marlina (154103)

• Canada

18 Dec 16

Is this based on a true story?

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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18 Dec 16

Yes it is.

@Kandae11 (57233)

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19 Dec 16

@stbrians There are many con artists around.

@Tampa_girl7 (54714)

• United States

21 Dec 16

I feel so blessed to have never crossed paths with someone like that.

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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21 Dec 16

I suppose its an awful feeling when one realizes they've been had.

@kevinakash (2084)

• Sri Lanka

19 Dec 16

my lot is full of poets and authors. love it.

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@Gita17112016 (3611)

• Trinidad And Tobago

19 Dec 16

A talented bunch.

@Gita17112016 (3611)

• Trinidad And Tobago

18 Dec 16

I like it. Are you hoping to be published?

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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18 Dec 16

I have been thinking of it.

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@Gita17112016 (3611)

• Trinidad And Tobago

18 Dec 16

@Kandae11 How many poems have you written?

@Kandae11 (57233)

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18 Dec 16

@masood72 Thank you.

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@1hopefulman (45111)

• Canada

20 Dec 16

Always great! Well done! Is this based on personal experiences?

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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20 Dec 16

Not this particular one.

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@Madshadi (8840)

• Brussels, Belgium

19 Dec 16

Great poem and great story. People should be able to tell a difference between a faithful person and a gold digger

@jaboUK (64346)

• United Kingdom

19 Dec 16

Great poem, well done. It amazes me that women still fall for these scams despite all the publicity. Glad the woman in the poem wasn't conned.

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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19 Dec 16

Seems his eyes put her on her guard.

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@pgntwo (22405)

• Derry, Northern Ireland

18 Dec 16

Rake - a wonderful term for a cad such as this. I liked that.

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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18 Dec 16

Indeed, it is.

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@Freelanzer (10782)

• Canada

19 Dec 16

I've had the misfortune to meet some of those characters back in the day,

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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19 Dec 16

I have a feeling they didn't get the better of you.

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@DianneN (254949)

• United States

19 Dec 16

A beautiful poem that speaks the truth with so many swindlers on the loose!

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Claudia Kirkland

@CRK109 (14556)

• United States

18 Dec 16

oh yes, those scoundrels are out there, waiting to take any unsuspecting woman for every penny. Your words are oh, so true!

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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18 Dec 16

Yes, it happens much too often.