The Player

He thinks he is bright with his comments of wit.
I am a cute little actress he's picked for his skit.
Key on one of those words in the sentence above.
Is she the one playing this game he calls love?

He chooses his prey when it's just the right time.
Using strength above weakness; an unthinkable crime.
Yes, I recognize him for he's been here before.
I've changed many a lock on my chamber door.

Though, I can't demonstrate it now that time will reveal,
and I only wonder how this man will eventually feel.
When he oozes his charm with the ladies and then.
To finally wake up and notice how selfish he's been.

Now, for the clincher my rhymes almost done.
I will dangle my key in my lingerie of crimson.
For you've met your match in the art that you own.
For I am actually the player; The actress of stone.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Callus Avatar
December 23, 2020 at 6:04 AM
Finally finding his match...The player gets a dose of his own medicine! // paul
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December 26, 2020 at 10:26 PM
Yes he does ;)
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January 15, 2009 at 5:36 PM
Very well done poem Congratulations on your featured write! Laura :)
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January 14, 2009 at 3:27 AM
Congratulations on your featured poem this week...Raul
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January 13, 2009 at 7:24 PM
Well done! dear Astrid. Lainie
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January 12, 2009 at 7:01 AM
Congrats Ivy, on "The Player" being featured. Vince
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January 12, 2009 at 5:14 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Ivy. Love, Carol
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January 11, 2009 at 4:29 PM
Interesting reflection. Congratulations on being featured this week. Keep on writing! Wishing you ongoing success. Karen
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January 11, 2009 at 1:29 PM
Well done!! Congratulations on this poem being featured this week! ~ Carrie
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January 11, 2009 at 12:17 PM
Hi Ivy! Hope all is well. Warmest congrats on your awesome featured write of the week! Love, Shar
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