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I Paid The Toll

My arms open wide, I held you close to me
But nobody is there just a warm breath 
You promised love together, we would see

Aroma wafts, filled with the stench of death
I never promised you on a light whim
But nobody is there just a warm breath

You took from me my heart, that was grim
My love was to give for all of my life
I never promised you on a light whim

Fate in the hand of a cold man with a knife
Taking all I had to give, took a toll 
My love was to give for all of my life

Never again will I give heart and soul
You took it all from me, right at the start
Taking all I had to give, took a toll

You stole the sausage roll, it broke my heart
My arms open wide, I held you close to me
You took it all from me, right at the start
You promised love together, we would see

© ~GG~ 12/12/2012


Heart stops beating
Knife cuts through last roll...
Why did I let you in?

© ~GG~ 12/12/2012

For any that know me I don’t like candy but woe to anyone that take my sausage roll. 
Entry for Richards Terzanelle and Questionku chaser Contest

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  1. Date: 1/12/2013 11:49:00 AM

    Mandy, Congratulations, a wonderful win*SKAT

  1. Date: 1/12/2013 11:16:00 AM

    Mandy congrats on your win, I like the humour in this...David

  1. Date: 1/12/2013 10:50:00 AM

    This is splendid, Mandy :) much congrats to a well deserved winner!

  1. Date: 1/12/2013 9:08:00 AM

    Awesome write friend Mandy :) Congratulations on your win!! cheers!

  1. Date: 1/12/2013 3:39:00 AM

    congrats to you Mandy,, this is truly a wonderful poem...love to share a sausage roll with you....

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 1/12/2013 4:00:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    good idea ,, thanks harry xx
  1. Date: 1/12/2013 1:47:00 AM

    Well done Mandy......Seren

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 1/12/2013 3:59:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks luv hugs xx
  1. Date: 1/12/2013 1:22:00 AM

    Very well penned Mandy! And lots of fun to read! Congrats on your win!

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 1/12/2013 3:59:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks Vicky luv xx
  1. Date: 1/11/2013 9:49:00 PM

    Mandy.. I'm here to offer support In Richard's "Terzanelle Fantasy with a Questionku Chaser” contest.. :-) CONGRATULATIONS (-: good night~ PD

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 1/12/2013 3:58:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks Pd xx
  1. Date: 1/11/2013 7:54:00 PM

    Yikes was that a metaphor? LOL the sausage? You are such a joker..Congrads on your win Light & Love

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 1/12/2013 3:58:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    ha ha Debbie , no not a metaphor lol xx
  1. Date: 1/11/2013 7:42:00 PM

    Congrats Mandy on your special win, I didn't know you felt this way about sausage rolls, going to bake you a dozen and send them to you via my good looking mail man, be good to him xxx

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 1/12/2013 3:57:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Will be good to him , hugs , good to anyone offering that delightful little snack xx
  1. Date: 1/11/2013 7:03:00 PM

    This was a lot of fun, congratulations.

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 1/12/2013 3:57:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks Richard xx
  1. Date: 12/16/2012 9:09:00 PM

    :D Nice one! You stole the sausage roll? lol I love it.

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 1/12/2013 3:56:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Not me Becca lol xx
  1. Date: 12/16/2012 3:32:00 AM

    I miss sausage rolls, anyways Mandy, i enjoyed this write, have a wonderful day, blessings, Carl

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 12/16/2012 3:49:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Why do oyu miss them Carl go out and get one . I haven't had one in weeks though lol xx
  1. Date: 12/13/2012 1:40:00 PM

    nicely penned Mandy.... thanks for stopping by....best of luck in the contest...love

  1. Date: 12/13/2012 9:15:00 AM

    you had me going again, i was totally absorbed in this wonderful poem, when i had to stop, and have a cup of coffee, and someone kindly gave me a sauage roll, which i just loved...

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 12/13/2012 9:44:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Glad about that harry ,nothing like a sausage roll my friend xx
  1. Date: 12/12/2012 9:38:00 PM

    Ha Ha! Love the note at the Bottom. There must be a contest going on for this particular form? It looks difficult to me, but you have done it well. Best wishes and Merry Christmas! hugs, Catie :)

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 12/13/2012 6:50:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Hi Catie yes it's a contest entry, you must have a go, you always write well and thanks love xx
  1. Date: 12/12/2012 5:37:00 PM

    Hi Mandy, a really great piece you penned here. Rollo

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 12/12/2012 8:55:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks Rollo xx
  1. Date: 12/12/2012 4:20:00 PM

    Hey Mandy, first I must say I always enjoy your work. You are an original Btw I make a killer sausage bread!! Hugs from Santa Michael

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 12/12/2012 8:56:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    sounds interesting Michael and thanks for the compliment xx
  1. Date: 12/12/2012 3:27:00 PM

    LOL, got a huge chuckle out of the last line

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 12/12/2012 8:57:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks Jack that is my intention so I am happy it worked xx
  1. Date: 12/12/2012 12:54:00 PM

    Another fantastic poem from your"gifted pen", Mandy! I love your wonderful sense of humor demonstrated in the last line of the last stanza!! Awesome....a good twist to break the sad tone! Love it. Thanks for the congrats..I appreciate you reading my poem and your kind comments. Love, Annalise

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 12/12/2012 1:12:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    I try not to be sad but i love to set the illusion so thank you for your lovely comment xx
  1. Date: 12/12/2012 11:23:00 AM

    An excellent poem and form my dear friend Mandy! I extremely enjoyed reading it! I hope I can try to compose also a poem with this form if I've sufficient time. I love it and the smiles you gave through this superbly wonderful write! Million thanks! My belated congratulations on all your wins too and your wonderful blogs as well which cheer me up! More power and blessings always! love and biggest hugs to you, Leonora

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 12/12/2012 1:13:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Oh gosh thank you Leo love, how are you ? much appreciate the lovely comment sweetheart xx
  1. Date: 12/12/2012 9:19:00 AM

    remind me not to show you my sausage roll!!!!

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 12/12/2012 9:57:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Hey you promised you would last time lol xx
  1. Date: 12/12/2012 8:53:00 AM

    Well done, Mandy, it is a good one. The form looks quite tough but you came up with one so quickly!! soupmail!! Jag

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 12/12/2012 9:56:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks for the help there Jag, much appreciated xx