Shrewdly Played Charades

He said “I love you” in the night
when all he truly meant was that
he longed to kiss and hold her tight.

She said “forever lets begin”
when hearing words he spoke to her
and then she willingly gave in.

Their passions flowed, he curled her toes
for fifteen minutes then without
pretense he up and donned his clothes.

She said “don’t go, please stay with me
you promised me your love” but
rudely he ignored her shameless plea.

He said to her “you’re quite a score,
and I’ve enjoyed your charms” as he
was quickly walking to the door.

She said “I think that I’ve been had,
been duped and used again by one
who’s nothing but a cunning cad.”

    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

These games with hearts are often played
by scoundrels just for thrill and sport
while leaving hopeful dreams dismayed.

And so to all the fair young maids
who long for lasting love, beware
of men who shrewdly play charades.


November 6, 2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020


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Date: 12/24/2020 4:50:00 AM
Plenty of those types out there many do it to feed their ego too thinking they are Gods and studs to women, Urgh! the pain and scars left behind can be very damaging, Emilia : )
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Date: 12/24/2020 10:10:00 AM
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, Emilia, I appreciate it. John
Date: 11/13/2020 5:33:00 AM
Congrats. John well done - some women never learn and are had over and over again - guess a lot depends on upbringing. Well penned my friend. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/14/2020 7:06:00 AM
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments, Jenn. I have known men like this who to them sex was just a sport played for fun. Hugs, John
Date: 11/8/2020 8:10:00 AM
Congratulations on the win John! Linda
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/8/2020 8:37:00 AM
Thank you, Linda, I appreciate it. John
Date: 11/6/2020 7:31:00 PM
This game of tease and please, but I am gonna soon leave, should never be played. It's so wrong. Yes, he is only after one thing. You have captured this moment and these emotions, with tenderness and truth. ~ Brandy
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/6/2020 8:07:00 PM
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Brandy, such a game should never be played.
Date: 11/6/2020 1:25:00 PM
Brilliant denouement, my friend! Love how you utilized 'Charades' in this write. True Love and Light, Gershon
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/6/2020 1:33:00 PM
Thanks for stopping by, Gershon, I always appreciate your thoughts and comments. Cheers, John
Date: 11/6/2020 1:10:00 PM
Sadly these cads exist not realising the emotional turmoil they cause with people's feelings, hope you are well John, enjoy your weekend. Tom
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Date: 11/6/2020 1:24:00 PM
Perhaps they realize what they are doing but just don't care who they hurt as long as they get what they want. I have known people like this, to them love was just a big game. Thanks for sharing your thought. Have a great weekend my friend. John
Date: 11/6/2020 12:45:00 PM
such cruel games that can be played by both sexes. well written rhyme John:-) hugs Jan xx
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/6/2020 1:20:00 PM
Thank you, Jan, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. Hugs, John
Date: 11/6/2020 6:29:00 AM
I've never liked that game, nor the games people play with another's heart. The duping of love, finely portrayed, John.
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Date: 11/6/2020 12:04:00 PM
You are so right, Jenna, people should never play games with another's heart, for whatever reason. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Have a great weekend. Hugs, John
Date: 11/6/2020 5:52:00 AM
Yes you are right, but such games are played by both genders, sadly.. It is not love that hurts, but those who abuse the concept of it.. Enjoyed your poem John..
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Date: 11/6/2020 12:00:00 PM
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, SO, games should never be played with hearts for whatever reason. Glad you enjoyed my poem. Have a great weekend. John
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