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Not Your Valentine

I told him I’m not sure I want to marry He threw a tantrum like a child Why are black women like this he asked But the reasons are as deep as the Nile You played and played away your youth Had women like a litter of cocoa kittens Then you near fifty and see the truth You’re alone and need maid for kitchen You had women who wanted you young To grow old and hold then procreate Now you’ve wasted your souls fools gold You wish to marry before it’s too late Perhaps I have not included true love I wonder if this still is your m.o. But you haven’t said or showed enough To make me think that it is so When I was young I made my bed As a single mom I had to lay in it Time went on as my days like red Roses with thorns skin sun kissed I think I never met my mate so Sorry if that you don’t understand I really am rather content to know There’s a God who will hold my hand You are here and I am there We really aren’t on the same page Even if you came here dear I’d only have to say to your face That poetry is my constant companion From youth until my mature years I don’t think you could mahogany manage The depth of my years fears tears I have tried to be a friend to you Perhaps more in my emerald mind But it seems you ignored the truth I am not yours to find valentine

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Date: 2/8/2025 11:49:00 AM
I Agree with Hilda. Men come with some strange baggage, dont they though! Be you,! Forget the crazy men, that try to own or destroy you. They smile like Cheshire cats, .some of these cats are out to destroy you with their own pathetic senses of zero worth. You will always triumph! Pangie xx
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Karen Jones
Date: 2/8/2025 1:07:00 PM
Hugs Pangie!
Date: 2/3/2025 9:48:00 PM
I hear that your 'Not-Valentine' can pick up a personal robot who will do the 'maid-thing' for him -- as well as be a loyal lover --- for a cool $175K. Need the link?! ~ King of Kink (Actually, I'm not kidding about the robot and the price).
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Karen Jones
Date: 2/8/2025 1:06:00 PM
No sir I don’t need the link! lol oh my!
Date: 2/3/2025 8:23:00 PM
I've heard of this. The story of an aging man who needs. Needs care, needs money, needs a maid and companion. When there is no love, it won't work. I smile to read this story.
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Karen Jones
Date: 2/8/2025 1:05:00 PM
Hugs I wish him well but I’m not the one!
Date: 2/3/2025 3:08:00 AM
make the things clear for him, hope he will understand this time. nice reading for all men
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Karen Jones
Date: 2/3/2025 4:33:00 AM
Thanks Yann!
Date: 2/3/2025 2:23:00 AM
Wow Karen....a well written and honest poem or 'Dear John Letter' hehe!! Wise move....Debx
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Karen Jones
Date: 2/3/2025 4:32:00 AM
Thanks Deb! No easy way to let him down. He is stubborn!
Date: 2/3/2025 1:16:00 AM
Pure friendship is the perfect loving seed of Valentine. It's great to read your Valentine poem.
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Karen Jones
Date: 2/3/2025 1:35:00 AM
Thank you Mahtab!

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