Retrograde


This relationship is going the wrong way,
it started off great, but as of late,
it has a foreseeable expiration date
Too many arguments,
too many dodgy eyes
Not enough trust between us,
got my head hurting from laying on an empty pillow of lies
I loved how you were so mysterious at first,
you were somebody unlike anybody I ever met before
Had a cool way of always being evasive,
but now I'm beginning to suspect why
I don't trust those crocodile tears you conveniently cry
This relationship is going in the reverse,
it's going retrograde
True lovers don't deceive one another,
that's a recipe for disaster homemade
Retrograde,
starry eyes moving backwards once the attraction fades
This relationship is headed the wrong way,
it's going retrograde
Now is the time to leave your lying inertia behind
If you want to swing the right momentum,
then fuel this sputtering rocket love with some truth serum
Otherwise, this romantic boost is going terminal retrograde;
this failed relationship has irreversible heart damage,
I'm afraid there's nothing left to be saved

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 12/23/2016 9:23:00 AM
Hi Freddie, Although this is sad, it goes on in many relationships. I agree the relationship can start off good and end up being a nightmare.Well done. A without a doubt seven:-) Alexis
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Date: 12/21/2016 1:01:00 AM
That is very true Freddie. The pain of a decaying relationship. I am very young, I realize that, but I experienced this one time now, and it's hurtful.
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Date: 12/20/2016 7:38:00 PM
Maybe thats where Jackie Gleason got the saying "bang, zoom!" Great dramatic monologue Freddie!:)
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Date: 12/20/2016 3:06:00 PM
Now this was sad, it hurt my heart to read this because unfortunately I know how this feels and my heart today was remembering. Not your fault though, your poem was fantastic. You expressed this pain perfectly.
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Freddie Robinson Jr.
Date: 12/20/2016 4:25:00 PM
Sorry, Chris. But I just was laying out an all to common human theme, that of a failed relationship. Survive and advance is the key to reaching the ultimate goal of happiness. Someone is out there that is perfect for each of us. God made it so, patience is the key. Love your comments and support. Much love to you.
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