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Willing Whipping-Post

Why always must you be this way
All in Disarray...  Wounded, weary target
These conquests are foolish ends you choose
You bare to bruise... Vulnerable, Volatile Heart
Profiling Men who suit you worst
Your romantic tastes, a burdened curse...
Lonely, Loving victim

Hearts they want just what they will
She wont learn until...Broken, Battered soul
Its I you turn to.. each time, Confide
But Cast Aside, your Caring, Competent friend
Each time I offer consoling thoughts
You go back to the place you fought
Relentless, Repeating game

My sympathy has become cool spite
This surly Knight...Brutal, Brazen thug
You found him and here starts the strife
This Heartbreak life!....Impulsive, Impetuous girl
Don't turn this way next time your burned
Girls make mistakes, and women learn
Messed-up, Masochist Fool!!

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Donna Golden

January 5, 2009 at 7:18 PM

Oh, my! This is fantastic, and I know some people that would relate to the passion and angst in your words! (Only they could not have expressed it so eloquently). Astounding, Steve, truly. With respect, Donna

John Loving Iii

January 5, 2009 at 11:26 AM

how much do i agree with this piece? can 102% immeasurable. you talk to victoms that victomize you in return. and with a name like Voorhees who knows where this can lead. however i liked the subject and the rhyming of this piece. John H. Loving III by the way women like the guys that ar'nt afraid to ask.

Keith Bickerstaffe

January 5, 2009 at 10:36 AM

I will never understand why women return to the scene of the crime... maybe for money, or familiarity, or indeed masochism. Excellent alliterations and striking language... well done Steve! Best wishes, Keith