It's not over
because you bought
good shirts and silk ties
from the Good Will Store

And not because
you worked so hard
to look so good
at a price you could afford.

It's over
because you sold
yourself at a price
you thought I'd pay

And because
I bought what you saw
when you looked in the mirror
for a price I couldn't afford.

to close to home this just like my life lol

I'm sorry to hear that, lostlucifer. There's some comfort to be found in knowing that others share such experiences because, as they say, misery loves company.

Cheers!

Mary

A good read Mary, I enjoyed this one.

Les

Mary,

well done, even if I can't relate.

Cheers,

Peter

Thanks Les. I liked how this one came out too. The ones written in under fifteen minutes seem to come out the best for me.


Peter, I appreciate your affirmation of the poem, even if you can't relate to it.

Mary

Well done, Mary - very tight and solid. You've packed a lot into a few well-chosen words, which to me is the best kind of writing. Difficult to achieve for all of us, but you've managed to do it here.

Joe

Thank you, Joe. Good to hear from you.

Mary