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via Daily Prompt: Insist

Insist

If you insist on bringing your dog on dates
You can expect to be on your own
Most people would be put off by this
Might wanna leave your dog at home.

If you insist on talking about your mom
And the fun you two have together
If you go on and on about her
She won’t think you’re very clever.

Discussing the unemployment line
And your car payment that’s overdue
Might be considered a warning sign
And turn her off on you.

Your interest in the internet
Your focus on photography
Could have been a talking point
Till you brought up the pornography.

Suggesting you two should split the bill
While sitting eating dinner
She may think you’re somewhat selfish
A big loser, not a winner.

When the waiter brings the wine list
And you ask for wine in a box
That’s as unacceptable as you
Wearing those two different socks.

Speaking of your wardrobe
That Hawaiian shirt seems out of place
Did you notice her disapproval
And the look upon her face?

She wore a simple black silk dress
Her hair was tastefully done
You wore shorts and sneakers
And a shabby short man bun.

Forget about the classy chicks
Do what you want to do
Consider that it’s her loss
If she’s not that into you.

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She cuts thru me like a razor blade
I fall victim every time
My blood runs cool, though her words cut deep
In the end, a restless night of sleep.

Up with the sun, her scorching tongue
Has already begun its assault upon the day
She begins her attack, stays on my back
Until she’s sure to get her way.

Steady hands and peace of mind
I left them somewhere in my past
She’s gotten to me, slowly with ease
Terminating my spirit at last.

Through it all, though pain prevails
I love her nonetheless
And couldn’t even if I wanted to
Ever get myself out of this.

Because Steel Lady, you’re as sharp as they come
I never stood a chance.
We were always just close enough
To share this double-edged romance.

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The splendor of the morning
Brings back the memories
I faintly hear you calling
Hear your whisper in the breeze.

I can see you in the garden
Your skin glistening in the sun
You planted every flower
They’re now blooming one by one.

Sad and yet elated
By the joy the garden brings
I listen with an open heart
As the birds begin to sing.

I walk alone at sunset
The smell of roses in the air
It helps me to remember
Your gentle smile, your skin so fair.

The splendor of the morning
Brings back the memories
I faintly hear you calling
As you say “Good Night” to me.

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My friend passed away
It was sudden and quick
She wasn’t prepared
Not even sick.

She was pretty and happy
Always kind, unafraid
Bubbly and upbeat
I feel so dismayed.

I’m shocked, taken back
It was so unexpected
She was loved by so many
Died alone and unprotected.

I was next door
I could have been there
I could have helped her
This just isn’t fair.

Her dog’s name is Cocoa
A fun-loving Maltese
She jumped all around
Always pulled on her leash.

Her children weren’t here
Her husband and friends
Not one of us sadly
Will see her again.

The old, nasty and cranky
Live to a hundred
But someone so sweet
Was taken from me.

Life is so brief
Don’t waste the day
Count all your blessings
Before time slips away.

Sending my love
Out to the clouds
Shouting it out
Saying it aloud.

I’ll miss you more
Than words can express
Your gentle smile
Your sweet tenderness.

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I’m needing a break
Just a few days away
Hoping you understand
What I’m trying to say.

Time passing us by
Your dreams complete
My hopes and desires
Have become obsolete.

Time running out
The need for adventure
Always put off
I learned to surrender.

Not getting younger
The clock’s running out
Aware of the time
Aware of the doubt.

Giving not taking
I stood by your side
Gave up what I wanted
Though I often cried.

Loving you, loving us
Making it last
Was all that I wanted
I held on steadfast.

The good times, the bad times
That we’ve been together
We made it thru
The pain and bad weather.

Now time to move on
Our children are grown
They’ve started to live
Lives of their own.

The love that I feel
Will always be there
But I need you to show me
That you truly care.

Meet me half way
Come with me, let’s travel
Let’s make the effort
Before this unravels.

Your job and your needs
Have always come first
I kept my promise
For better, for worse.

I’m reaching out now
Trying to say
Let’s spend time together
Let’s find a way.

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via Daily Prompt: Simplify

Simplify

What can we do to simplify
The complexities of living
Living in a world so hostile
So hateful and unforgiving?

Every day we read the news
We watch it on TV
The hatefulness of government
The lack of honesty.

Racist and homophobic
White men wearing suits
Plotting and planning our demise
No telling what they’ll do.

If you aren’t really one of them
White skinned and fair complexion
You might consider moving on
Heading in another direction.

Canada is looking good
Should be practicing my french
Scared to death they’ll pass a law
I could end up getting lynched.

Spewing hate, closing borders
Putting an end to immigration
Labeling and ostracizing
No end to his condemnation.

Let’s get back to a simpler time
Free of discrimination
When a president stood for honor
Not just financial compensation.

He’s lacking integrity and morality
Love of country should come first
Not chasing the almighty dollar
While filling up his purse.

Offshore banks, inside trading
Blind trusts and hidden accounts
How much has he scammed so far?
No one knows the true amount.

The ceiling raised, his taxes plummet
The stock market’s out of control
He takes credit for benefits
For the rich, with no regard for the old.

The poor, the sick, they’re on their own
To him it doesn’t matter
He has plenty of money in the bank
This fat cat keeps getting fatter!

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Fish heads in the kitchen sink
Too many there to count
Her dad was oh so proud of himself
He kept repeating the amount.

Thirty, maybe forty heads
No longer swimming in the ocean
Her dad had set his net and rope
The catch was set in motion.

She was just a little girl
With pigtails and yellow ribbons
Her mom began to cook the fish
Her dad said they would eat em.

Fish heads in the kitchen sink
A scary sight to see
What happened to their bodies
Left there floating in the sea?

Sad and feeling helpless
She suddenly felt sick
The sight was overwhelming
The aroma awfully thick.

Eyes and fins lay piled on high
A memory to last forever
Sitting there in their kitchen sink
Just lying there together.

From that day on the little girl
Decided to be vegan
Anything with eyes for her
Was never to be eaten.

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via Daily Prompt: Tend

Tend

Who is going to tend to
And manage your affairs
Once you’re six feet under
Will anyone still care?

Your jewelry, your tea cups
Your possessions every one
Who is going to get them
When it’s over, when it’s done?

Fighting over this and that
Who knows what they will do?
Will your kids fight and argue
Will they argue over you?

“She liked you best, no she didn’t
You were always her favorite”
What to do with everything
Even your gold bracelet?

Best to figure it out now
To avoid all the confusion
Take the time to label things
Talk it out, the best solution.

Bottom line, you’ll be gone
No longer there to referee
After all is said and done
You’ll be just a memory.

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Step aside, I’m moving out
I won’t get in your way
I’m tired of broken promises
And everything you say.

Lies all lies, nothing more
But empty hollow words
I can’t make any sense of it
It’s all just too absurd.

All the while, you always knew
You ‘d leave me in the end
The word “forever” wasn’t true
It was nothing but pretend.

Stepping stones that’s what we are
Those you’ve left behind
Just a trail of broken hearts
It happens every time.

Candlelight and caviar
Champagne and sweet romance
You held me close in your arms
Together we slow danced.

But boredom, simple conquest
Love of money, easily blamed
Doesn’t matter what I feel
In the end, it’s just a game.

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via Daily Prompt: Bewildered

Bewildered

Feeling quite bewildered to hear the news today
Seems our fearless leader wants his own parade
Seen with his hand to his head in a military salute
Thinking he is patriotic is a fact we should refute.

It’s all about his ego, his need for accolades
Our veterans cannot benefit from such narcissistic ways
Weekends spent at Mar a Lago, obliviously playing golf
Will not help our country ever get our problems solved.

Does Muller have all he needs, to put this guy in prison?
Can he stop his intent on destroying our proud nation?
Emoluments, nepotism, money laundering and more
I can’t help but wonder, what are we waiting for?

No care, or concern for the plight of the weak
No help, or thought of those who are meek
Giving more to those who obviously need it less
Turning this country into one heartless, brutal mess.

It’s all about him, he’s not thinking of us
If his family can benefit, for him that’s a plus
Healthcare and welfare don’t matter to him
But if it benefits the wealthy, you can count him in.

Will good prevail over evil? I can’t help but have my doubts
Every day it gets worse, I can’t figure it all out
Will we ever recover from the damage that’s been done?
Seems we are in here worrying, while he’s out having fun.

I won’t salute a leader who has no regard for honor
As a veteran myself, his actions I do ponder
I’m shaking my head, trying hard to understand
How in the hell we ever elected this man?

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