Tell It Like It Is
(aka… A Note To A Cheat)
The birds and the bees are down on their knees
The bunnies and kittens are riddled with fleas
The chocolates are melted the flowers are dead
And Cupid’s gold arrow turned out to be lead
Although you once rendered me all of a flutter
You’ve skewered my soul like a hot knife through butter
So, where do you go to get cozy and tender
While I lay alone with my heart in a blender
I long since discarded my rose-tinted specs
So don’t tell me that it’s not love, only sex
Did we not each promise till death us do part
Is that why you hammered a stake through my heart
Well, not anymore: keep your hearts and your flowers
I’ll fret nevermore when you’re missing for hours
To love and to cherish, remember that lie?
Be sure to remember this truth, “Goodbye.”
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P.S… I’m reclaiming my pride that you took
For you never took… my little black book
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[Sorry ladies, I’m not up for grabs… this is all make believe]
30 October 2022
Contest: Tell It Like It Is
Sponsor: Mystic Rose Rose
Copyright © Terry Flood | Year Posted 2022
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