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Ungrateful Ones

You run...
from pillar to post,
stick your neck out,
bend over backwards
just to satisfy them.
They're "your friends,"
or so you think.
They ask for the moon,
you give it two-fold.
The thanks you get?
Well, they watch you...
brush your pearly-white teeth,
rinse it out with Listerine
so your breath smells...
minty-fresh.
But surprise, surprise!
It stinks to them in your time
of need. Forget the lips;
you don't even get 
a kiss on the cheek
for your troubles.
They show you...
zilch appreciation
Not a thank you 
for all services rendered.
Come time for them..
to return the favors
They grimace and ask...
"Who are you?"
Sweet.


Submitted for...
It Is What It Is..........Or Is It? Poetry Contest (Winner: 8th Place)
Sponsored by John lawless
Date written: 12/04/2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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December 4, 2020 at 7:30 AM
Hi Edward, This is a good take on the contest theme. What a great way to describe ” those” kind of folks(users). You laid all it no holds bars! I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis. Soupmail
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December 4, 2020 at 9:30 AM
Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback and visit, Alexis:-) Blessings...
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