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Friday, October 21, 2011

The Difficult Lessons


When a man says …

“We’re just friends”
friendship
will have to suffice
believe him
or else ready yourself
for truest
bluest heartbreak

“I don’t ever want to get married”
he doesn’t
no kidding
nothing you can do
or say
will ever help him
to change his mind

“Would you mind picking up the tab, again?”
smile ...
your most dazzling, disarming grin
say, “Not at all”
as you reach for your wallet
to pay the bill
oh yes,
once more,
you’ve been taken in

At your first opportunity
gallop away
as quickly as you ever may
never, ever
glance back his way
lest your
best
highest self
you betray

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