USED

She’s made a fool of you
Don’t let her in the door
Can’t you see? Don’t you know? 
She’ll hurt you like before. 

We both know what she wants 
She’s thinking of herself
Once she’s  done with you
You’ll be crying out for help. 

Down the rabbit hole
There you’ll go again
Following right after her
Right to the very end. 

Aren’t you tired of this?
Tired of being used?
She’s insincere….incapable
Of caring about you.

She’s playing hard to get
I know it isn’t easy
She takes your breath away
But you know.….she’s fucking crazy.

She’ll walk away from you
She does it every time
Off to find somebody else
The one that’s next in line. 

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WORDLE

When I’m doing WORDLE
I’m totally in the zone
Please don’t try to talk to me
Don’t call me on the phone. 

Don’t ask me… if I’m hungry
Or, if I’d like a beer
Don’t get too close …. don’t bother me
I’m kinda busy here. 

I’m deep in thought…. I’m focused
I need to concentrate
Don’t worry about me eating
If you want …. save me a plate.

I love to play… it feels so good
I don’t need any help
A solitary word pursuit
You do it by yourself. 

Six attempts… before you’re done 
Best to find the word in less
It doesn’t really matter, though
After  all …. it’s not a test.

A sense of satisfaction 
When you are all done
As if you passed the finish line
You feel like … you have won. 

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WRAPPED

You’re wrapped around her finger
All reason’s out the door
You’ll do…. just what she wants you to
Then beg and ask for more.

She’ll take from you …. with no regrets|
She’ll leave you in the dust
She doesn’t care about you
When she’s done … you will be crushed. 

You’ll shake your head and wonder
You won’t know what to do
You’ll feel upset, bewildered
When she says…. she’s tired of you. 

The first time… you were innocent
The second time …  you knew
The third time …. you let her in
What will become of you?

Your friends have tried to warn you
But, you refused to listen
When you’re not around her
Can’t stop thinking ….. what you’re missing.

She’s nothing but a temptress
A wolf dressed in sheep’s clothing
Gotta know … you have no future
Gotta know … where this is going.

You have to tell her “no” next time
You know how it will end
She’s not who you think she is
Not your lover or your friend. 

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HALF PAST THREE

Can’t stop my heart from racing
I want to calm back down
But when I see you, can’t help myself
My feet come off the ground.

I see you from a distance
You never look at me
But, I’m the one that’s standing there
Every day at half past three.

You come in for your coffee
I make it special … just for you
An extra shot of expresso
With a hint of cinnamon, too!

I write your name on your cup
Carefully I write each letter
EMILY, I often say aloud
Wish that we could be together.

Don’t see  a ring, I wonder why
Could you live alone?
Wish that I could go with you
Wonder if you’re going home. 

But, you don’t seem to notice me
Never say more than,  “Hello”
You just take your Macchiato
In a medium cup …. to go. 

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COERCED

Six Sentence Prompt: CRAFT
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An easy plan to craft or sell,
was used to coerce me into hell. 

Those deep dark eyes that drew me in,
knew fair well how this would end.

While baited , tempted , lured, and enticed ,
I followed you through fire and ice.

No second thoughts to reconsider, 
just a harmless drink with dinner.

Mesmerized and tricked by passion, with
lust that had no chance of lasting. 

Photographs of us both naked,
with no idea that they’d been taken.

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NO SHAME

I don’t believe in letting go
Eating all day long
Our hormones and metabolism 
Play a role when things go wrong. 

You try and try to lose weight
And yet, you feel the same
Always hating on yourself
Feeling so ashamed.

But, it’s  really not what you eat
As much as when you do
They say that fasting works the best
And, I believe that’s  true. 

Stop eating after 6 pm
No snacks and no desserts
Eat breakfast and your dinner
You will see results, it works. 

HATE MONGERS

Who are the hate mongers?
He calls them his base
They follow him blindly
Think he won the race. 

His lies gaining traction
With the angry and bold
They want revenge
They believe what they’re told.

91 indictments 
He blames them on Biden
Calls it a “Witch Hunt” 
Continues to fight em.

Rage and retribution 
Always  defiant
Wants to get even 
Promotes hate and violence. 

Raises his fists
Threatens, defames
Loves to attack
No conscience or shame.

No interest in fair play
Or doing what’s right
He fires them up
He loves to fight.

Who is the menace?
Who’s spreading lies?
A dictator wanna be
Who’s brazen …. not shy. 

An extremist agenda
Governed by hate 
A loss of our freedom
May be our fate. 

A bully ….. conniver 
An immoral cheat
His cult unaware
They’re supporting a thief. 

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GOODBYE

He’ll take it all ….then walk away
No interest in the things you say
The time that’s spent on his behalf
Just makes him smile …. then makes him laugh.

A player who can find a way
Into your heart then steal away
You’re left bewildered …. feeling shocked
Wishing you could make him stop. 

A winsome smile …. a wink, a nod
He wants so much …. expects a lot
Gets his way …. falls at his feet
All the women that he meets. 

Smokes his pot, his cigarettes
Takes whatever …. he can get
Food or money …. care galore
He takes it all …. then asks for more. 

Everyone just wants to help 
But he is out …. just for himself
Hanging out by candlelight 
Hoping to  get high tonight. 

When there is something he should do
He hopes that he can call on you 
Stop being so accessible 
Stop acting so predictable. 

Keep to yourself …. tell him you’re busy
Don’t  let him make you feel so shitty
You know he’ll take you for a ride
It’s time for you to say, “Goodbye”. 

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EIGHTY SIX

No one there to talk to
You feel invisible
The pain you feel is worsening
Almost unbearable. 

Your legs are weak
Can’t walk or stand
Without your cane
Like bags of sand.

Your legs are heavy
Hard to move
Hard to … put on
Your clothes or shoes.

You spend your days
There all alone
Watch TV
Sit by the phone.

Your doctor’s lines
Are automated
Appointments made
For three weeks later. 

At eighty six
Your body failing
No one cares 
No point in wailing. 

“We’re born alone
We die alone”
Everyone you loved
Is gone. 

Your voice unheard
Your needs ignored
No one cares
They’ve cut the cord. 

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BROKEN HEART

Six Sentence Prompt Word: ACCESS

Don’t give access to your heart and soul, unless you’re really sure. 
A broken heart cannot be fixed, no repairs or instant  cures.

Mended cracks and fractures will never be the same. 
No tonics or elixirs will ease your heartfelt pain. 

Best to get to know someone … to be sure they are the one. 
If you feel suspicious, just pick up your purse and run. 

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