Tell It Like It Is

(aka… A Note To A Cheat) The birds and the bees are down on their knees The bunnies and kittens are riddled with fleas The chocolates are melted the flowers are dead And Cupid’s gold arrow turned out to be lead Although you once rendered me all of a flutter You’ve skewered my soul like a hot knife through butter So, where do you go to get cozy and tender While I lay alone with my heart in a blender I long since discarded my rose-tinted specs So don’t tell me that it’s not love, only sex Did we not each promise till death us do part Is that why you hammered a stake through my heart Well, not anymore: keep your hearts and your flowers I’ll fret nevermore when you’re missing for hours To love and to cherish, remember that lie? Be sure to remember this truth, “Goodbye.” * P.S… I’m reclaiming my pride that you took For you never took… my little black book ________________ [Sorry ladies, I’m not up for grabs… this is all make believe] 30 October 2022 Contest: Tell It Like It Is Sponsor: Mystic Rose Rose