Burst the Bubble


I got nothing but love for you,
baby boy, you're my best friend
We been through a whole lot together,
best buds forever, thick and thin

Now I wouldn't be looking out for you,
if I let you keep getting dumped on this way
You can't see it with those lovey-dovey eyes,
but you been getting treated like a doggone stray

You got put out of your own house,
what, are you a man or a mouse
You're taking the bus, while she's driving your car
You took a shine to being henpecked way too far

I hate to be a homeboy hater,
but that's how the situation be
I hope you listen, 'cause good advice is hard to come by,
especially when it's given free

You say you love her,
I feel you, cool ... that's fine
You say sharing is good
but you always pay the bill
when you and her wine and dine

You say she loves you too
I hear you, cool ... that's sweet
She says equality is good,
but every place you both go,
she never pulls out the purse and treat

I hate to be a Fred Flintstone,
but you're looking like a Barney Rubble
Hate to have to break it to you this way,
boy, I hate to have to burst your bubble

I hate to be a Wilma Flintstone,
but you're acting like a Betty Rubble
Hate I had to break it to you this way,
I really hate I had to burst your bubble
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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December 23, 2016 at 9:03 AM
Hi Freddie, I enjoyed this write alot. I agree with Cheryl, sometimes we have to put our two cents in and they may or may not take it. I liked the touch of humor as well:-) Alexis
Robinson Jr. Avatar
December 24, 2016 at 10:59 PM
Ty Alexis. We gotta try to help our friends, right. Love the honest comments. Much love to you.
Hoffman Avatar
December 21, 2016 at 7:52 PM
I agree, sometimes we got to put our two cents in! Awesome and funny write Freddie!:)
Robinson Jr. Avatar
December 22, 2016 at 6:31 AM
Aw, Cheryl. You are too kind. Ty for the gracious comments. I had to laugh some when I was writing it though. Heh heh heh. Have a great holiday. Much love to you, dear.
Turner Avatar
December 21, 2016 at 3:07 PM
This reminds me of a Robert Cray song, "I guess I showed her" Great write Freddie:)
Robinson Jr. Avatar
December 22, 2016 at 6:30 AM
Hmmm. I have to check that song out, Daniel. Ty for the cool support, my poetic friend. Have a joyous holiday. Much love to you and yours.
Green Avatar
December 21, 2016 at 12:57 PM
All we can do is offer the advice, we can't force them to take it or even listen. This one was a Yabba dabba do good one Freddie.
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December 22, 2016 at 6:28 AM
Ty, Chris. Your wise words are always well placed in the comment section, my friend. We do what we can for our friends, in the end, they make their own choices in life and have to live w/it. I'm not an I-told-you-so person. I feel bad for them, even when I knew what the likely outcome would be. Have a blessed holiday. Much love to you, bro.
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December 21, 2016 at 12:44 PM
Lovely and humorous. This is a great reflection of some lovers attitudes
Robinson Jr. Avatar
December 22, 2016 at 6:26 AM
Yeah, Adeniji. Friends don't like to see friends getting the shabby treatment from a so-called lover. Ty for the support. Love and peace to you.
Sands Avatar
December 21, 2016 at 12:07 PM
Good one Freddie, I hope your advice is well taken. :)
Robinson Jr. Avatar
December 21, 2016 at 12:29 PM
Ty, Heidi. You try not to interfere in other people's affairs. But when you see someone you love being mistreated by another person, that bothers you, and at some point you gotta say something. Appreciate the love and support. Have a great holiday. Much love to you, lady.
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