It's been several years now

since we were befriended.

our love just transcended

a casual fling.

I never knew quite how

two people with so much

to share would soon lose touch.

a terrible thing.

The lies and deception,

integrity's withered.

love's poison asp slithered

and caught me off guard.

I lost all perception.

a great disappointment!

no salve or thick ointment

could soothe this old bard.

You just didn't bother,

you cursed and you ranted

and took me for granted.

Well, guess what? I'm through!

Go back to that other.

You lost a good thing here,

no cocaine or stale beer

need hide me from you.

I'll just hold my head high

and nurture my own joy.

my heart is no play toy.

I bleed. Can't you see?

Good riddance and goodbye,

your love's temporary

and not necessary.

I'm glad that I'm FREE!

Barbara Lois Fullard © 2005