My Foolish Heart

On a city sidewalk, I handed her money
I knew inside she must be someone's honey
After giving her all I had, I walked away
As an afterthought, I took time to pray
It was a clear day, so bright and sunny

She might have thought I the easter bunny
Because her heart I sought, never a phony
As I passed on by, I thought she did sway
On a city sidewalk

The next day I walked along feeling funny
I didn't expect to see her again, the honey
Surprised to see her frame in the doorway
Of an ABC store, where she was waiting to pay
Saddened by the sight, I bowed to the knee
On a city sidewalk




MY FOOLISH HEART Cash Prize Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: L MILTON HANKINS 
April 2, 2022

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Date: 4/4/2022 9:29:00 AM
Recognized your form, rondeau, just entered one myself. Your heart was right; her use of your money notwithstanding. I used to give money anonymously, but we are not responsible for how it is used. Great thoughts here, Regina, a welcome read.
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Date: 4/3/2022 8:00:00 AM
I had to look up ABC store, but when I did this fantastic poem made such sense, good luck in the contest, Terry.
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Date: 4/2/2022 11:41:00 AM
Regina, you told an excellent story on how you feel when you are taken advantage of. Well penned, Blessings ~ Debra
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Date: 4/2/2022 5:07:00 AM
Sometimes our foolish heart is duped by people who feign misery. You executed this difficult form so well Gina.
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