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Black Widow

I waited all night long for your expected call
Wanted to listen to it ring and ring and ring
Needed to size up what message you would leave me
Sure enough, again just meaningless and empty
Told you I needed a break and would later call
You’ll one day figure out that I will never call
You always thought my time was of little value
Because I gave you all I had and so much more
I heard you clearly laugh inside when I would say
I have no time for people who get on my nerves
You don’t appreciate how my time is precious
After all, you’ve never seen me do anything
Other than cater to each of your every need
I wear an invite to take me please for granted
A big old sign for all to see but it’s a trap
Just once I would like to stumble on the one man
The one who will outwit the ambush I set up
My trap is my one fail proof filter and my shield
Protection from relinquishing my fragile heart
Lose respect for someone entangled in my net
Like some distant relative of the black widow
Watch merciless and leave the victim there to dry
Yet a tiny piece of me dies with each dim fool
That is always the fleeting price I have to pay



AP: 1st place 2021

Submitted on February 11, 2021 for contest MY FOOLISH HEART sponsored by CRAIG CORNISH

Originally posted on January 9, 2018

Copyright © Line Gauthier | Year Posted 2018

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Robert Lindley Date: 1/12/2018 9:27:00 PM I LOVE IT WHEN A POET PUTS IT ALL ON THE LINE AS YOU JUST DID WITH THIS WONDERFUL PIECE. And was done with immense fortitude, skill and talent. Such emotions are far more common and well hidden in certain people that most would admit.. A fav my friend.. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 1/12/2018 9:31:00 PM Thank you so much, Robert. Very appreciated.

Emile Pinet Date: 1/12/2018 8:22:00 AM Your words tell a story in a few lines that holds intrigue, suspense and anxiety, that is not an ease task and you have accomplished it well. The word choices enlist a string of emotions. Well penned.my friend, Emile. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 1/12/2018 9:26:00 AM Thank you, Emile. I much appreciate your visits and kind comments... almost as much as reading your works of poetry.