Cheatin Dance Contest

I still remember the night we fought. 
It was the night you got caught.
I know it wasn't part of your plan, 
for me to catch you cheating with another man. 

We spent five long years together. 
Always happy, no matter what the weather. 
I remember the first time you were accused, 
but I had no evidence, so you were excused. 

Everyone was telling me, but I didn't hear. 
To all of them, I turned a deaf ear. 
With you in my arms, that's all I would ever need.
I knew you and knew you would never make me bleed.

I still remember the night we fought. 
It was the night you got caught.
I know it wasn't part of your plan, 
for me to catch you cheating with another man. 

It didn't take much time though, 
soon enough, your true colors would show. 
My love, patience and kindness never mattered.
I saw that when you stomped on my heart and it shattered.

I can't believe I trusted and said I love you, 
then you betrayed me, but I guess that's just what harlots do.
It hurt so bad, I thought I was having a heart attack.
But it made me laugh, when you said you wanted me back. 

I still remember the night we fought. 
It was the night you got caught.
I know it wasn't part of your plan, 
for me to catch you cheating with another man. 

I gave you five years of my life too many. 
What did you want me for, you were getting plenty.
Now from me, you won't be getting any. 
Now when I see you, I see a person not worth even a penny.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Johnson Avatar
May 23, 2011 at 3:17 PM
Congratulations on your poem and hm in the contest, Chris. Love, Joyce
Mehta Avatar
May 23, 2011 at 3:16 PM
Congratulations on the HM win in the contest of paula, Chris
Sweetheart Avatar
May 23, 2011 at 1:18 PM
Congrats Chris on your HM in Paula's contest with this excellent entry luv.. enjoy your very special honor...
Brown Avatar
May 23, 2011 at 1:13 PM
Congratulations on your win in Paula's contest Chris. Love, Carol
Taylor Avatar
May 23, 2011 at 1:10 PM
Congrats, Chris. Awesome piece. Nice going. Ralph
Onclaud Avatar
May 23, 2011 at 10:11 AM
awesome write, chris... Kudos to you for the big win!... huggs
Devonshire Avatar
May 23, 2011 at 9:52 AM
Sometimes we only hear what we want tohear, Chris. Powerful write! Congratulations on your success in Paula's contest! Love, Carolyn
Brown Avatar
May 18, 2011 at 11:18 AM
I am spending my morning reading wonderful poetry and enjoying it so much. I am so impressed with the poems I have read so far this morning. I am happy yours was among them Chris. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors always. Love, Carol
Williams Avatar
May 18, 2011 at 5:13 AM
'but I guess that's just what harlots do' love that. spot on,easy to relate to. good read
Crasta Avatar
May 18, 2011 at 4:59 AM
Nice read
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