We meet again

by Walter   Aug 25, 2019


Our paths cross again when we meet in the town
From the thousands of people that are all around
It was you who I saw walking right up my way
You stop and you smile like you're here to stay

It has been many years since I saw you last
Memories of you hidden deep in my past
We left on bad terms as you walked out on me
Although you now say that you're single and free

Looking so sad as he cheated on you
Like this was the last thing you thought he would do
I really have to think how best to respond
You're asking for sympathy for the same thing you've done

Seriously I try hard to keep a straight face
Why tell me at all I wish you'd cut to the chase
You put on your best act to try and look sad
So if I don't react it will make me look bad

I tell you I'm sorry that you're feeling down
While I think what goes around comes back around
You start to go on like we're destined to meet
Suggesting we should go grab a bite to eat

Suddenly you're acting like we're a duet
You hurt me before but now seem to forget
I lie and say sorry I've made plans with my wife
As there's no way I'm letting you back in my life

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  • 4 years ago

    by Ben Pickard

    I do love your poetry, Walter. It says something we can all understand.

    Take care and all the best as ever,

    Ben

    • 4 years ago

      by Walter

      Thanks Ben for your comments and all the best to you as well :)

  • 4 years ago

    by Milly Hayward

    A tale that will resound with anyone who has been betrayed. I am a great believer in what goes around comes around :) Well written. Milly x

    • 4 years ago

      by Walter

      As am I Milly and yes, often time is what it takes to see this. Thank you for your comment :) x

  • 4 years ago

    by Kitty Cat Lady

    People have short memories eh! I really love the story here Walter and how you've described both what's said aloud and more importantly, what's not.
    Happily nominated :-) x
    =^.^=

    • 4 years ago

      by Walter

      Indeed Kitty! But as the saying goes once bitten, twice shy. Thanks so much for your comment and nomination too :)

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