Cheating Terms

Body lies somnolent upon each new day’s arrival.
Mind knows the tacit words she said that day.
Heart has been seared beyond any repair.
X marks the spot upon my chest from gelid truth.

Breaking my heart that day she left our room.
Shedding communication from me, of all kinds,
Only a placid look as she leaves for work at night.
Scornful attitude she leaves me, facing insularity.

These things have been a week’s pastime today
Discovering, she says she is leaving me, forever.
I pressed her to communicate with an old friend.
Feeling of confidence, not realizing their past,

Now I pass the time shielding my wounds so deep.
However, looking hard enough you can clearly see.
An X that marks the spot where she drove her cheating,
Terms deep into my chest, while ripping my affection.



X Marks the Spot (revised 6/15/10)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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June 21, 2010 at 8:14 AM
Congratulations on your win in Deborah Guzzi's contest "Catch Phrase" Cecil. Love, Carol
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June 15, 2010 at 5:13 PM
Really emotional and sad- sorry if this really happened to you in real life. Congrats on your wow
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June 15, 2010 at 9:06 AM
Congrats Cecil on your winning poem in the Catch Phrase contest.. a great write around your catch phrase.. and another win for u to enjoy.. with luv from the "Sweetheart"
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June 4, 2010 at 9:20 AM
This is a great way to start my morning reading poetry. I am glad your poetry was among the poetry I have the pleasure to read today. Wishing you a weekend full of love and inspiration Cecil. Love, Carol
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