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I didn’t want to leave you
It hurts more than you know
Don’t want to live without you
But, afraid I have to go.

So much pain and sorrow
I can’t explain the reasons why
My heart is broken, torn apart
It hurts to say goodbye.

I can’t take you with me
I knew it from the start
You couldn’t make the journey
It was going to be too hard.

Your world is in the outdoors 
Your home beneath the brush
You’d come when it was dinner time
That’s the way, the way it was. 

Can’t bear the thought of losing you
I know that you’re sad, too
Never thought I’d have to walk away
And abandon both of you. 

You and your mom have been together 
It’s been  almost seven years
At least, I know you’re not alone 
That much I know is clear.

The guilt is overwhelming
I’m feeling  hurt, and so ashamed
It’s not anything you ever did
I’m totally to blame.

Though I knew you both were feral
Somewhere deep  within my heart 
I wanted to be close to  you
But, now we have to part.

There is a feral colony
I know that it’s nearby
I feel so bad about this
I can’t help but cry.

Wish I could take you with me
Wish I could find a way
Hoping that you’ll be all right
Asking God to keep you safe. 

Cold and cruel
Vindictive, too
Could it be
I might mean you?

Tried to be 
More than a friend
When she showed up
That was the end. 

Dropped me the day
That she came back
Had  been away
You both lost track. 

Reunited
You reminisced
About the things
That you once did.

But, when your light
Was filled with bugs
You called me up
I came, no grudge.

Came right then
I did my best
Fixed you up
At your request.

No more visits
Stopping in
No more laughs
Or hugs since then.

Coffee drinks
Made for you
Dinners, salads
Desserts, too. 

Now I ask
Can you help me?
But, you say “no”
So hatefully.

Your anger 
Oh so obvious
Guess I was
Oblivious.

What’s with
The animosity?
Why did you start
Resenting me?

Never turned
Away from you
Was your friend
Was loyal and true. 

Thought we were
Such good friends
Like family
Right to the end. 

But, I was wrong
It’s clear to me
That you don’t care
What I might need. 

The feral cats
Now on their own
No kindness now
None to be shown.

Vengeance 
A tough pill to swallow
Never thought
You’d be so shallow. 

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Image: Google Images. Pathways.

Time is starting to run out
Gotta make the most of it
Gotta savor each and every day
Every single precious bit.

Like sand runs through the hourglass
Each moment spent with you
Passes by too quickly
I feel it slipping through.

Afternoons spent at the lake
Nothing like a summer breeze
Sitting underneath the tree
Hear the rustle of the leaves. 

Holding hands, time together
Special moments spent with you
Counting every minute that we have
Thinking about what we should do.

Take a cruise, or casual stroll
See the Northen Lights
Go abroad….. spend our days
Taking in the sights. 

A good life, fond memories
So grateful I found you
Never knew a love so deep
A love so warm and true.

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Six Sentence Prompt: CONE

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I’ll take a chocolate,  dipped in cherry, double swirl, mixed sugar cone.
I’m feeling a strong craving now …. could be because I’m stoned. 

It’s a hot day in the 90’s, with sweat dripping from my face. 
Got no A/C or  ceiling fans in my small, dark, rental space. 

Need a cool, sweet breeze that offers lots of pleasant, summer shade. 
Need to feel the cool air on my face …. on this perfect summer day.

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Image: Google Images. Vexels.

She cut my hair way too short
She knew what she was doing
Left me feeling so upset
My social life is ruined.

Pulled me down a rabbit hole
Clip clip, chop chop…. I panicked
She held my fate in her hands
Nothing I could do about it.

She seemed annoyed when I said
Not sure what I should do
She wasn’t putting up with this
Began with a shampoo.

All idle chatter halted
The look upon her face
Knew I was  in trouble
She looked a little crazed. 

Quietly I sat there
Watching as she worked
My hair falling to the floor 
It was painful, yes it hurt. 

I wanted to jump up and say
STOP cutting, it’s too short
But, feared that  she would buzz the rest
The ball was in her court. 

Don’t be so indecisive
Make up your mind before you go
Said she wasn’t a Mind Reader
All I can say is…… it will grow. 

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Image: Google Images. Vector Stock.

Six Sentence Prompt: HERMIT

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They say I am a hermit…. because I like to be alone.
Don’t need to go out very much, I like to stay at home. 

Not one for groups or hordes of crowds.
Don’t like it when folks talk too loud. 

I like  to read and watch TV. 
Don’t  really need much company. 

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Image: Image from Google Images. Etsy.

Wake up, Sleepy Joe
Gotta pull yourself together
We need you wide awake
You gotta try, try to be better.

Don’t focus on the numbers
We don’t need more of the same
No whispering, be forceful
Please step up, step up your game.

Raise your voice, stay alert
Please don’t let us down
You’ve got to stand with dignity
When facing off this clown. 

Call him out, he’s a con
Straight up a womanizer
No respect for women’s rights 
We all know  that he’s a liar.

What happened on the stage last night?
You seemed off, not quite yourself
You seemed dazed and confused
Like you weren’t feeling well.

If you’re tired and need a break
If you lack the energy
Please recharge, toughen up
Replace those batteries. 

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Image: Google Images. Boston Herald

Tell em, Joe ….make sure they know
He’s a liar , a conman
Don’t let him try and talk you down
Make sure they understand. 

No way he’s looking out for us
He’s an ego maniac
Don’t let him scam and tell his lies
Confuse and obscure facts.

He’s always out for himself
He doesn’t really care 
Don’t let him bully you tonight
You know he won’t play fair. 

No respect for women’s rights
He’s a cheater through and through
He’s not  loyal or honorable
He’s nothing , nothing like you.

He’s heartless, cruel , phony and fake
No empathy or heart
He doesn’t respect democracy 
He’ll tear our country apart. 

We’re counting on you to make it clear
To those still on the fence
He is not someone that should
Ever be our President. 

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Image: Google Images. Wall Street Journal

Six Sentence Prompt: FREQUENCY

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The frequency of your outbursts has set off an alarm. 
What happened to your self-control, your patience, and your charm? 

You’ve become confused at times…seeming oh so distant.
It’s obvious when I talk, that  you can no longer listen. 

The disease now rooted so deep within, your fate inevitable. 
I wish I could change what’s happening, but this process now…. unstoppable!

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Image: Google Images. playdistant.com

Snakes and spiders, gators, and more 
Palmetto bugs running round the floor
Rednecks with their flags held high 
Won’t be so hard to say goodbye.

Too hot to have a barbecue
Can’t sit outside, just me and you
Sharks that stalk and swim  in the sea
Are in the water up to my knees.  

Could lose a limb in one fell swoop
Without a leg, what would I do?
Could paramedics stop the bleeding
Get me the care that I’d  be needing?

Guns on hips or in one’s pocket
They have no reason to refrain or stop it
Feels just like the wild, wild west
It’s not for me, I must confess. 

Packed and ready to head  up north
Back to my home, back to New York
It’s too hot here, I just can’t breathe
It’s time to go, it’s time to leave. 

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