Lipstick Tears

Love. 
It's better late than never.
A broken heart. 
It's better never than late. 

Where is my favorite lip gloss?
It's never misplaced. 
Heart pitter patter. 
If lost, such a waste. 

Oh yes I'm in love 
and I have my own drawer.
His place I head, 
butterflies deep in my core. 

Straight off the treadmill, not looking
so hot.
He won't be home, still
the sweat drops I blot.

Quickly write a love note
to leave on the fridge.
Initialed with my lipstick
Love carries me across the bridge. 

Gliding through the doorway
Questioning the mess. 
CD's strewn across the floor
Late night with the boys I guess.

Enter bathroom and
"What the hell is that!"
There certainly is lipstick here
Not mine though as I pull down my hat. 

To hide the tears that kept on rolling
down my cheeks so hard.
Look once again at the mirror
Which I'd like to break in shards. 

"Had a great time last night" , 
I read while frozen still.
I mean, who wear's that color lips
It's horrendous, let's be real. 

Hearing footsteps enter in
my heart is on a race.  
Check my face in silver mirror 
Pink tears smeared across my face.

Looking good enough
Last impression should be steamy.
He mutters "Its not what you think it is" 
Does he think he looks THAT dreamy?

Silence is golden
My number one motto.
I leave feeling like
I've lost by one number in the lotto. 

My first real broken heart
I usually was the one to break them. 
I'm better for it now
Today, I would just thank him.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
April 19, 2011 at 4:43 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win Kristen in Frank Herrera's contest "First Love". Love, Carol
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April 17, 2011 at 5:22 AM
Many congrats : ) Thanks, Kristen - your contest was great fun
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April 16, 2011 at 12:49 PM
Wonderful story Kristen!Congrats on your win---kashinath
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April 16, 2011 at 3:32 AM
wonderfully scribes.. congrats on the big win, kristen! :) hugggs
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April 15, 2011 at 6:56 PM
Sensational, Kristen.. Many congrats on your BIG WIN, Lainie
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April 15, 2011 at 5:46 PM
Congratulations Kristen on your win with this great poem. Love, Joyce
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April 15, 2011 at 4:39 PM
Congrats Kristen on your sweet success in Frank's contest ...excellent expressions in this winning poem.. enjoy with luv and happy weekend too..
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April 15, 2011 at 3:59 PM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
Brown Avatar
April 8, 2011 at 10:45 AM
As this week draws to an end here I sit reading such wonderful poetry. I am happy yours is one of the ones I am reading today Kristen. I wish you a healthy, joyful, inspiration filled weekend. Love, Carol
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