Emile Pinet Poet Quatrain

Chocolate Lies

When you start feeling less than whole;
half-truths become hard to endure.
And chocolate lies tempt your soul;
bittersweet, they leave you unsure.

As tears snuff out passion's flame,
fantasy gets rebuked by truth.
And fear begins assigning blame;
implicating the whims of youth.

Feeling he was cheating on you,
you struggled to understand why.
And as your anxieties grew,
you wanted to curl up and die.

You let self-doubt counsel a heart
broken and exposed to attack.
And started questioning your part
wishing you could turn the clock back.

Love's bonds were cut, as with a knife,
leaving only anguish and pain.
And it's devastated your life;
threatening to drive you insane.

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Line Gauthier March 8, 2018 at 10:35 AM Clever use of bittersweet in the same sentence as "chocolate lies". Very raw phrase "as your anxieties grew you wanted to curl up and die". Strong poem, Emile. Emile Pinet March 8, 2018 at 11:01 AM Thanks Line, I appreciate both your comments and your support. Emile.

Laura Breidenthal August 27, 2015 at 8:55 AM Brilliant one, Emile! Love that first stanza -it really resonates with me personally....the temp of a chocolate lie...the bittersweetness of deceptive love's bite... it's all very alluring, yet heartbreaking, cruel almost.... and as you go along, the lines become more and more unbearable. I love effective poetry like this! Always, Laura Emile Pinet August 27, 2015 at 10:06 AM Thanks Laura, I appreciate your support and kind words. Emile.

Eric Boddie August 20, 2015 at 8:30 AM emile, you never cease to amaze....such a stunning example of truth you gave....chocolate lies takes my mind so much further....mental abuse by emotions for women is greater than any other.... Emile Pinet August 20, 2015 at 9:58 AM Thanks Eric, I appreciate both your support and kind words. Emile.

Nette Onclaud August 18, 2015 at 10:57 AM a disturbing, sharp piece that brings sadness to the fore.. beautiful in its melancholic tone, emile.. huggs Emile Pinet August 19, 2015 at 7:52 AM Thanks Nette, as always I appreciate your support my friend. Emile.

Wilma Neels August 18, 2015 at 9:06 AM Interesting title you chose for this one Emile, a bleeding heart is never easy to deal with. I enjoyed your take :) have an awesome Tuesday! Emile Pinet August 19, 2015 at 7:52 AM Thanks Wilma, I appreciate your support and kind words. Emile.

Casarah Nance August 18, 2015 at 8:02 AM Oh wow...this was a great write, heartbreaking, oh we have all been there...hugs Emile Pinet August 18, 2015 at 8:41 AM Thanks Casarah, your comments and support are welcome. Emile.