Ralph Taylor Poet Rhyme

Turn About's Fair Play

I told you that I loved you dear.
I thought you felt the same.
You even said you'd marry me
and be proud to wear my name!

You took advantage of my trusting ways!
You played me for a fool!
You used me for your selfish gains!
You broke the Golden Rule!

My friends all tried to warn me,
but I thought that I knew best.
So I didn't listen; I paid no heed,
to that I will attest.

I kept trying to get over you.
Peace was hard to find.
I was confused about what to do.
I almost lost my mind!

I left myself wide open,
but that won't happen anymore.
I'm a whole lot wiser now,
that's why I'm walking out the door.

I'm letting you go - that's for sure!
You can't hurt me anymore.
You'll only be a memory,
just someone I knew before.

I hope you've learned a lesson
and see the error of your ways.
Next time, my dear, unless you change,
you'll be the one that pays!

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Brenda Meier-Hans November 13, 2014 at 10:28 AM Terrible person who does such a thing. Congratulations on your win Ralph

Dr.Ram Mehta November 13, 2014 at 9:06 AM Great write, congrats on the win

Jan Allison November 12, 2014 at 3:49 PM You hear of thiis happening and pray it never happens to you - sad write but I loved the twist at the end - congrats on your win:-) Hugs Jan x

Elizabeth Wesley July 24, 2011 at 12:39 AM Is this a true experienc? I suppose it is, you'd have to go through it to write about it like this. You did a great job too.

Don Johnson June 9, 2011 at 4:29 PM Yes Ralph, I have seen the story , been with you there in past, the nasty little shiela, put me out one xmas blast. some sort of learning curve, but it stuffs me up without a verb:) like the Karmic overtone coming . on ya mate, Don

Robert A. Dufresne May 30, 2011 at 6:35 AM I read this one to my wife and she thought I wrote it, Ralph! My kinda poem. loved it ... nicely flowing right up to the coup de ... gras! haha good one Ralph

Delysia Hendricks May 25, 2011 at 8:01 PM I certainly hope this is merely a work of fiction from a master word-crafter. Very good write, Ralph. I'll spare you a good thought. ^__^

Matt Hunt May 24, 2011 at 9:14 PM I have so wanted to say this to many an ex....Great write Ralph.

Constance La France May 24, 2011 at 3:46 PM What a cruel and horrible experience Ralph, I hope you are okay now, but you are so right in the end, My dear will pay the price, for God has all seeing eyes, he misses nothing, we all answer one day for our actions, so well written and full of emotion~~

Andrea Dietrich May 23, 2011 at 11:34 PM Good one about a no good woman, Ralph. Best to say good riddance to this kind!! Ana-Maria Bituna May 24, 2011 at 12:55 PM Totally agree with you Andrea D., great writing!

Carolyn Devonshire May 23, 2011 at 4:19 PM Wow, what a great last line, Ralph! The things we do create karma that catches up with us eventually. Awesome poem, my friend. Hope one of yours is among the entries for my contest. Have a great Memorial Day weekend. I'm heading for that fishing cruise from Key West to the Dry Tortugas. Three days/two nights at sea. Can't wait! Love, Carolyn