The Cheating Man

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For Karen Jones' Stevie Wonder Poetry Contest

https://youtu.be/74mL5f7tr5w?si=51Kc5h4y55QT2_Fa

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(Inspired by Stevie Wonder’s “Part-time Lover”)

The cheating man believes he is so clever.
He makes up lame excuses to go and see
his mistress, yet he does not want to sever
his marriage, for no decency has he.
He doesn’t seem to realize his wife
can possibly be “onto” him. The fool
prefers to have two women in his life.
Ignoring marriage vows just makes him cruel.
Those cheating ways can blind this kind of man.
Some wives can feel the vibes this guy gives out.
Such wives can also come up with a plan.
He thinks he’s smart when he is but a lout.
She can find a lover too . . . or perhaps
get evidence and make his world collapse.

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Date: 4/17/2025 6:58:00 PM
This is so good, Andrea! Congrats!
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Date: 4/17/2025 5:27:00 PM
Very nicely penned Andrea, Congrats on your win
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Date: 4/17/2025 9:24:00 AM
Congratulations, Andrea. Well done. Cheers from Canada. Jim
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Date: 4/16/2025 10:40:00 PM
Congratulations on your win with your poem The Cheating Man! I love the energy and empowerment of this write! May your poem serve as a warning lol least she make his world collapse as you say. Thanks for supporting my contest Andrea!
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Date: 4/17/2025 11:03:00 PM
Thanks so much, Karen. Good contest theme
Date: 4/6/2025 7:59:00 PM
Lust vs love ~ a familiar tale. Superb sonnet, Andrea, enjoyed
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Date: 4/3/2025 12:13:00 PM
Andrea, you seem to indicate that the guy in this case has no honor and will suffer. I actually like the outcome suggested for this "lout." I would hope this would apply to all cheaters, but it seems that not everyone cheated upon has the will to stand up to this abuse. Smiles, of course!!!
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Date: 4/1/2025 12:47:00 PM
Well you seem to be right on, it with the theme Within"your sonnet.' Though to others he seems Alright..You seem to have more fore-sight.' My Advice is bash him with your encylopedia..To Prove you are ' more than read-ier' lol))
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Date: 3/31/2025 9:42:00 AM
I am surprised that no song of his came to mind, I thought I was familiar with, surely, the majority of them. But, yes, Let's Collapse His A-s-h (trying to stay out of trouble.) I enjoyed this, you poured it on to let it out ... CayCay
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Date: 3/30/2025 6:43:00 AM
Hi Andrea, once a cheat always a cheat, avoid them at all costs.
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Date: 3/30/2025 3:57:00 AM
You can write a sonnet about anything.. Interesting song choice and idea for this contest... You sonnet flows so well...
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Date: 3/30/2025 2:48:00 AM
- Yes, he really thinks he's smart... a cheating man will never be trustworthy, Andrea :) - GL :) - hugs
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Date: 3/29/2025 7:40:00 PM
Wow!!! This is so powerful! I love the rage depicted :3 the ending gives me chills, I love how it doesn't only focus on cheating, but also is about revenge!
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Date: 3/29/2025 4:31:00 PM
THe line that really says it all they don't want to sever/ that is their downfall/ so sad and contrite at the end good write
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Date: 3/29/2025 4:19:00 PM
Well depicted Andrea. I think it takes a certain kind of man to cheat. Alas, that means that, as a cheat, he’ll always cheat. And all I can say about your finishing couplet is… ‘serves him right.’ Best of luck in the contest. Terry
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