Disarray

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I met him when I was young
He was always puzzling, a confusion
Causing me to wonder at my ideas
And making me dread my fears

He was the best football player
And had all the right moves with ladies
I happened to be one of his favorites
And I never could seem to say no to him

He always left me feeling like a game
That he’d played so appropriately
Given me that kiss and gentleness
Only to leave me with a loss of intimacy

As I grew older, I still gave in to him
With all the hysteria he brought to me
Messy days with chaotic twists in the hours
Feeling like a jumble of emotions inside

Then came a day when I said no more of him
I left him there looking confused and panicked
With only a last kiss, a hug and a whisper 
That said I’ve broken that pull you had on me

Finally, I can say that I’m strong and fierce
Feeling like a woman with the confidence I need
To reach out toward a man who won’t use 
And confuse me with their continual disarray



November 15, 2019
Disarray Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Nina Parmenter

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 11/24/2019 11:51:00 AM
Splendid piece Regina, found myself saying "yesss" at the end. Congratulations for your win! xomo
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Date: 11/24/2019 4:04:00 AM
Congrats on your winning poem Gina
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Date: 11/23/2019 6:14:00 PM
I really liked reading this one, Regina. Is it a true story? It would be funny if that was his actual picture!! Congrats to you. I got scared by Nina's contest but seeing some of the winners, I now wish I had gone for it. I was thinking she expected lots of unusual metaphors. I like how different people took different interpretations of the theme!
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Date: 11/15/2019 11:25:00 PM
Powerful piece, my friend. A top contender, I'm thinking... So well-written!!
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