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A Couple of Singles

They both breeze in, like bright new stars
Nice clean clothes, nice new cars
But they hide their truth like chameleons 
And blend into the scenery of Machiavellians

He talks behind her back and she behind his. 
It’s all sweetness and light; but a quiz?
Both smiles hide fork tongues
And eyes never leave the floor

They’re the perfect couple, blond and blue eyed
Perfect and emotionless husband and bride
She spits venom when they disagree
He spits contempt the moment he’s free

For days a curtain hung limp, torn and broken, 
They’re nods and eyes, glared-words, unspoken.
Stubborn, determination neither gives ground
Curtain remains half-mast, flaps in the lounge.

Now they spend money to replenish their vows
Apply the glue of a mortgage in a new house
Anything that might distract from emotions they feel
Two fish, wriggling to escape the fisherman’s reel

David Cox 23/06/22

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Beryl Edmonds

Date: 6/28/2022 11:45:00 PM

Will they be happy in their new abode, heaven only knows. Enjoyed the read Dave… Belle

Dave Cox
Date: 6/29/2022 6:12:00 AM

Probably not! Thanks for reading, Dave

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 6/28/2022 4:58:00 PM

Another excellent piece Dave with good rhyme and flow. Blessings,Gordon

Dave Cox
Date: 6/29/2022 6:12:00 AM

Thank you for reading and your lovely comment. Dave.

David Kavanagh

Date: 6/23/2022 10:49:00 AM

Sounds like living the dream Dave, except its the hidden reality of an impending nightmare, excellent poem I enjoyed the read, cheers David

Dave Cox
Date: 6/23/2022 11:35:00 AM

This couple, metaphorically, have it all. Though, as we all know, reality is never a metaphor. That's the problem with being too selfish, too materialistic and too blind to see what's in front of them. Thank you, David, for you reading, much appreciated!