You'Ve Been Played

I think she played me
on the playground
juggled like a ball
makes me wonder
why is the world so cold?

Some nights I lay in bed
and ask the Lord
why do we suffer in heart?
time moves so slow
when you try and forget someone.

Forget about someone
who was supposed to be
separated from her husband
turned out to be no good.

Then I woke up and realized
love is not a fairy tale
just get tired of these wounds
would like to close the doors.

All started out as such a good time
a smile that turned to be a broken heart
the chemistry that pulled us together
begin to pull us apart.

Sometimes the illusions we see
are only make believe
we just want to be held
and say sweet things
with candy in our mouth.

So, I've been played
right on the playground
kicked like a volley ball
taken as a joke...
~
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Dietrich Avatar
August 16, 2014 at 12:09 AM
I hope this did not really happen to you. It was very clever how you used actual "playing" images in your poem on heartbreak.
Carrillo Avatar
August 14, 2014 at 10:28 PM
Hi Ken; Espero que estes bien. Illusion is like a flower - it don't last. If she didn't stay it was because she was not good enough for you. Smile someone better will come... Lucilla
Duggan Avatar
August 6, 2014 at 12:58 AM
Oh Ken, I think we have all been through this at one time or another not much fun is it, so glad you have resolved things now, very good poem, loved it. Take care.................Vera.............
Carroll Avatar
August 6, 2014 at 1:00 AM
Thanks for stopping by Vera!
Smith Avatar
August 5, 2014 at 1:11 PM
I feel you pain Ken...I just wrote one called feeling used....seems like this is becoming a theme with women.
Carroll Avatar
August 5, 2014 at 3:07 PM
Thanks Tim!
Onclaud Avatar
August 5, 2014 at 12:16 PM
your thoughts move me, ken... this is a emotion-ridden.. what a wonderful read.. huggs
Carroll Avatar
August 5, 2014 at 3:07 PM
Thanks Nette!
Manassian Avatar
August 5, 2014 at 1:40 AM
This is sad, Ken. Sorry you feel this way. Life is so tough sometimes. I hope you heal quickly!
Carroll Avatar
August 5, 2014 at 1:49 AM
Thank you Roya..We live and learn I suppose..
Revolution Avatar
August 5, 2014 at 1:02 AM
This is the exact male response for my poem "Femine Fatle" Very enjoyable read!
Carroll Avatar
August 5, 2014 at 1:19 AM
Thank you Maxine! I'll give that one a read..
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