For Keeps

She wanted to break up He wanted to play for keeps Had she missed the red flags That could cause her grief Some people just can't let go They may even get violent when someone breaks up with them She will have a restraining order to show He might stalk her for a while As in the shadows he creeps Sadly, in the game of love Some want to play for keeps!

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Deb M

Date: 2/9/2024 5:21:00 AM

Great write Joseph about a very scary situation! Debx

Brandy Nicole

Date: 2/6/2024 12:02:00 PM

' Some people just can't let go. ' You're right, Joseph. It's wrong to hold onto someone if they don't feel the same. Reacting in a violent manner, isn't the way to handle this or any situation. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 2/5/2024 11:26:00 AM

If love has ended, it is not right to insist.

Brandy Nicole
Date: 2/6/2024 11:52:00 AM

I completely agree, Victor.

Sotto Poet

Date: 2/5/2024 11:07:00 AM

Joseph, your poem is truly magnificent! It is profoundly disheartening when circumstances necessitate the issuance of a restraining order.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/4/2024 4:14:00 PM

it's very sad indeed when one has to get a restraining order. I watch lots of crime shows. Many of those things end badly. Great poem, Joseph

Silent One

Date: 2/4/2024 11:48:00 AM

Yes so many go through this and there have been so many women who have had really bad experiences.. nicely done Joseph..

Ink Empress

Date: 2/4/2024 7:49:00 AM

This is so very true joseph iv seen this happen so many times and it is very rare and special when things end on good terms. Youv described and delivered on this so very well! I absolutely loved the rhymes. And especially that last stanza, one of my closest friends in Australia been through that and is still even with restraining order she doesnt feel safe. Sad reality. Powerful write

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 2/3/2024 7:49:00 PM

An excellent poem. As someone who watches 'Forensic Files' on TV, I can imagine the fear this woman may feel. It is a very good read.

Hiya Sharma

Date: 2/3/2024 7:46:00 PM

This is such an introspective and deep write, dear Joseph.. Sigh, this is the reality in today's world, when true meaning of love is lost somewhere. Some try to play for the keep, as they trace manipulative paths that prove haunting for the other person.. I really like how you've brought this to highlight in this thoughtful poem, so effortlessly! Sending best wishes and light your way.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 2/3/2024 5:37:00 PM

I agree...some want to play for keeps even if making the other person afraid is the cost. An intriguing poem...with an all too relevant reality in today's world.