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Kicked Me When I Was Down

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When you were bitter Callous and unkind Jumped to conclusions Content to misjudge Made a game of being cold Wouldn’t give the time of day Or offer up a cup of tea Swept me off like crude debris I wish I could say I rose above And walked away without a care That it didn’t hurt me to be snubbed By you~ my most unlikely bully You took me by surprise I never saw it coming AP: Honorable Mention 2022 Posted on March 11, 2020

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John Watt

Date: 3/25/2020 11:20:00 PM

I've been there, Line. The Judas is the worst kind of bully because they have your trust and you feel you can let your guard down. So sorry this happened to you ~ John

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/26/2020 4:12:00 PM

It happens to everybody. We move on.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/17/2020 3:14:00 PM

Sometimes the most unlikely bully hurts us the most for we had trusted them.

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/17/2020 5:49:00 PM

So very true, Caren.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 3/17/2020 12:06:00 PM

Bullying is humiliating and inconsiderate an it hurts our feelings ig its practiced by one that you love - a real earthy poem Line, very well described. Blessings, Jennifer

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/17/2020 5:49:00 PM

Thanks, Jennifer.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 3/16/2020 9:38:00 PM

Well worded.

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/17/2020 8:34:00 AM

Thanks, ML.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 3/15/2020 11:10:00 PM

A one sided love affair really hurts. Your great poem depicts this situation very well, Line. Blessings.

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/16/2020 1:09:00 AM

Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Evelyn.

Lewis Nyaga

Date: 3/15/2020 9:42:00 AM

A piece full of raw emotions well written.. Lovely one

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/16/2020 1:09:00 AM

Thanks, Lewis. Much appreciated.

Martin Braun

Date: 3/14/2020 9:26:00 AM

Very well done! "By you~ my most unlikely bully" What an exact and truthful line. Thank you.

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/14/2020 12:21:00 PM

Thanks, Martin. Appreciate your visit and comment.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/13/2020 9:58:00 AM

Poignant and heartfelt. I feel the betrayal.

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/13/2020 2:28:00 PM

Thanks for your visit and comment, Caren.

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 3/12/2020 6:45:00 PM

how shallow people can be

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/12/2020 10:44:00 PM

It's insulting to be taken by surprise. The sooner it's forgotten the better.

Julie Achilles

Date: 3/12/2020 5:27:00 AM

Sad Line, but we are never sure who is truly on our side until tested, best regards, Julie

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/12/2020 1:48:00 PM

So very true, Julie. I always envied the people who were street smart but then again who wants to live on our guard at all times.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 3/11/2020 8:36:00 PM

it's so sad and so disappointing when someone we're sure is on our side turns out to be not that way after all. you've expressed this very well, line. i'm sorry it happened to you...

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/11/2020 11:39:00 PM

Human nature ~ never a dull moment.

Charlie Smith

Date: 3/11/2020 3:37:00 PM

Words and deeds, like daggers', leave scars that sometimes never fade, careful how you use them, you might cut yourself. Good work Line...

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/11/2020 6:58:00 PM

Good advice, Charlie. I've often thought I was stupid not to snap back at people. Never have never will. No regrets that way.

Jan Allison

Date: 3/11/2020 3:30:00 PM

OUCH Line sharp ink indeed, so sorry you have suffered so badly by the actions of another:-( hugs Jan xx

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/11/2020 6:58:00 PM

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. I dodn't believe it but it sounds good. LOL Hugs xx

John Watt

Date: 3/11/2020 3:08:00 PM

Line, an excellent retort to bullying, a definite plague of our day and age. With the anonymity of the internet, it's become even easier for cowards to bully with words. "Swept me off like crude debris". My condolences on this sadness, my kudos for another brilliant poem, my friend. ~ John

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/11/2020 3:21:00 PM

Thanks for your much appreciated visit and heartfelt comment, John. Sometimes you wonder why people go out of their way to be inconsiderate. It would be wonderful to be able to avoid them.