Poem - 03 September 2017, 13:57

A Bitter Taste

A Bitter Taste

You rubbed salt
in the wounds you caused
by wrapping them in lies and deceit

I collaborated by saying nothing
heavy sweaters in summer heat
hanging my head in defeat

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Tony Taylor03 September 2017, 16:39

Oft times when we don't speak immediately to a sleight..... the time passes and we feel we are to blame... when we KNOW the other person IS the S.O.B......succinctly powerful piece!!.....ALL STARS!!..... well SUSAN!!......LOVE and ROCKETS!!......T xo ?✳✴☀♥

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Susan O'Reilly03 September 2017, 16:44

hi Tony you got this so well thanks for the read, vote and comment appreciated x

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