Dethroning the Ex
You’re lifeless, listless, sleeping all the time
Believe me, this was no victimless crime
You cooked all of his meals and cleaned his house
You surely deserve better than this louse
Raise your hands in thanks that he didn’t stay
The brightest path to healing is to pray
Buy yourself something special – a new dress?
When someone asks you to dance, just say yes
It’s time you planned a Caribbean cruise
Vent through poetry; awaken your muse
Lean on your friends, we’re always here for you
Come with us, have some laughs, we’ll pull you through
Should you see your ex walking all alone
You’ll know this would-be king has been dethroned
*Entry for Michael’s "How to Fix a Broken Heart” Contest
By Carolyn Devonshire
Copyright © Carolyn Devonshire | Year Posted 2012
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