Gone Almost Forgotten

Sometimes when my mind's lazy I think of you
The times that happen are getting quite few

Wreaked havoc on my heart 
What the storm did in its path

Sadistically rape my love
Then offered a black dove

Forged a degree to get by
A degree you have to lie

How does knowledge make gold
When there's a hole in the shoe sole

Shame on you big professor
You play my money and me a sucker

Me the poor illiterate woman
Fed clothes and shelter the educated man
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Horne Avatar
September 18, 2012 at 8:47 AM
powerful write, my friend
Wellington Avatar
September 18, 2012 at 9:40 PM
Tnx Jack!
Kendrick Avatar
September 16, 2012 at 9:48 AM
Interesting work..Very emotive and expressive..Thanks for reading all my latest works..Sara
Wellington Avatar
September 16, 2012 at 10:44 PM
Tnx Sara..be blessed
Dietrich Avatar
September 15, 2012 at 9:50 AM
I feel your pain in this one, Joy. Awesome title for this.
Wellington Avatar
September 15, 2012 at 10:01 AM
Tnx for the empathy, Andrea!
Sivey Avatar
September 15, 2012 at 6:45 AM
This is quite the illustrious write my friend! I really enjoyed the creativity you exuded within this awesome poem! Joy, you have delighted me with this great penmanship...what an outstanding piece, Excellent Work!!
Wellington Avatar
September 15, 2012 at 10:05 AM
You do much for my spirit Russell...tnx!
Nutter Avatar
September 14, 2012 at 10:50 PM
A woman taken advantage of, but not truly due to the lack of education. The heart can make us all foolish at times. Loved the write. Thank you for the warm sentiments on my poem "Why Did You Hate Me Mother"
Wellington Avatar
September 15, 2012 at 10:09 AM
Those thoughts are from a true place in my heart Tony...I hate to see anyone been taken advantage of.
Wellington Avatar
September 14, 2012 at 10:52 PM
Tnx for reading Tony!
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