The Gold Digger

She wanted diamonds and gold,
He only wanted someone to have and to hold,
She wanted all the treasures of life,
He wanted her for his loving wife.

He gave all that he had,
But not enough, so sad.
A heart of stone and cold as ice,
She wanted the whole pie not just a slice.

On bended knees, he asked her for her hand,
She laughed at him, he could not understand.
He said you led me on, you lie and you deceive,
Someone someday will break your heart, then you’ll know what it’s like to hurt and grieve.
 
He turned to leave but he had to take one final look,
And thought how she played him like an open book.
He said my hurt won’t last and I’ll smile again,
And I wish you well and I hope you find happiness, I hope you win.

He said now that my eyes are open and I see so clear,
I thought you were what I wanted as he shook his head and wiped away a lonely tear.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Christian Avatar
April 5, 2009 at 6:34 AM
awww, what a great poem, so many people live for diamonds and Gold, thats sad for them, money can not buy friendship or Love, I hope no one did this to you, I like simple things in life like the last rolo, like a single rose, I teach my children to value people, if some one gives you a chocolate that is only 50 pence, be glad because that could of been their last 50p they thought enough to give it, thats how i bring my kids up to value and not to greed, A great mesage you write, God bless you
Poe Avatar
April 4, 2009 at 9:09 PM
a heart like yours can definitely find love
Devonshire Avatar
February 16, 2009 at 1:27 PM
Ronald, some folks just don't know what love is. Maybe they haven't been lucky enough to experience it. You're better off without this lady, and you might enjoy "She-Demon Expelled." It's light-hearted and I hope it will help in your recovery. She just didn't appreciate you, but I do! You get straight to the heart! Carolyn
Duhart Avatar
January 18, 2009 at 10:37 AM
Wow it is sad but true. We do have those who marry for the wrong reason. Another piece of life lessons. Great write. Continue to share.
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