Scented Scoundrel

“I weep at his words and you scowl.”
“what could be so troublesome my dear
that reading such, you’d shed a tear?”

“He writes of love quite flowery
sly hints about my dowry.

“Of a love he lost in the distant gloom.”
“of love notes tinged with another's perfume.”
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Goldsmith Avatar
October 22, 2023 at 10:21 AM
Congratulations on your win. I love your great ending. Have a blessed weekend writing away..........
One Avatar
October 21, 2023 at 8:22 AM
Nothing wrong with flowery poem John... Congratulations on your win..
Roper Avatar
October 20, 2023 at 11:01 PM
John, short, but strong moving poem. Thank you for taking part in the contest and congratulations on your win. God bless you
Bowring Avatar
September 29, 2023 at 12:47 PM
That is such a well penned poem John. Great title! Love the flow and sounding rhythm when read aloud. The last line has a great impact. Really enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing. Have a great weekend.
Baker Avatar
September 28, 2023 at 11:34 PM
A sad state of affairs, me thinks. Thanks for sharing your thoughts through your poetry, John. Have a great weekend, my friend. Bill
Lane Avatar
September 28, 2023 at 7:37 AM
I wound never make light of a poem concerned with lost love or the reason for it. But my thought came to rest on another scoundrel~ Pepe le Pew. He was a real stinker, too.
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