Two Fine Fools

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I still recall the earrings that you wore ...

          White gold, a gift from me on Christmas Eve,

               The Tanzanite and Diamonds you adore -

     To match the jaded heart upon my sleeve.



How I remember all those little things ...

          The small specifics of the time and place,

               Upon the nightstand, your once precious rings,

     A symbol of the pledge you did disgrace.



Oh, I was just as much to blame as you,

          Tall tales that with a kiss you could betray,

               But never did I push the knife clean thru,

     And bring another to our bed that way.



But here's the thing that made the act so cruel -

          You knew 'twas HIM I'd hate ... the OTHER fool!




~ 1st Place ~  in the "Fool Me Once" Poetry Contest, Brenda Chiri, Judge & Sponsor.

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Joseph May

Date: 9/5/2018 6:19:00 AM

Congrats on your top win Greg..

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/19/2018 3:39:00 AM

Thank you so kindly, Joseph! :-)

Haley Fisher

Date: 9/4/2018 8:30:00 AM

A powerful poem! Congrats on your win. I fully agree. Sad that not cheating should be a basic way of life but many don't follow.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/19/2018 3:38:00 AM

Indeed, I agree completely, Haley ... I hope someday it becomes the norm again, not the exception. Many thanks and blessings, my friend! :-) <3

Charles Messina

Date: 9/4/2018 5:10:00 AM

The magic has flowed through your pen yet again, Greg. Excellent write...Congrats on your top win...Charlie

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/19/2018 3:37:00 AM

That's so kind of you, Charles, and I so appreciate your wonderful comments, my friend. Blessings! :-)

Roy Pett

Date: 9/4/2018 5:02:00 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved win Gregory with your exceptional poem. :))

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/19/2018 3:37:00 AM

Thank you so much, Roy, that means a lot, my friend! :-)

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 8/26/2018 4:51:00 PM

I don't like her, Greg!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/27/2018 12:54:00 AM

(2) ... if you can't be monogamous, then do not commit to one person - it serves no purpose. If I fall OUT of love, I end one relationship completely before moving on to another ... it's not rocket science, ya know? As human beings, people should give one another that very basic level of respect and courtesy. Blessings, my friend! :-) <3

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/27/2018 12:53:00 AM

(1) Thanks, Sunlite! It takes two to ruin a marriage, but some have a line that's more closely-drawn than others, and I can say honestly, despite all my negative traits and mistakes, (and there are many), that I have NEVER, (and WILL never), cheat on ANYone, (and I'm saying so publicly) ... not even girlfriends. I just do not believe in it ...