Sometimes water is thicker

Each prick 

Each disregard 

Each subliminal message of rejection 

Placed with a marker 

A reminder not to step too close 

A cash reward for time 

Nothing but a beggars pitch 

A gouged out heart has not much but air 

There is no visitation without some 

Requirement to fix a problem 

Myself mangled and struggling seems invisible to you

I always visit, ready with the target on my back 

Funny how you can't help but shoot yourself in the foot.

my home is void of your presence 

Message recieved 

More than sometimes blood is thinner than water 

Especially my own.

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Wordman's picture

"ouch!" easy to feel that

"ouch!" easy to feel that one, relationship poison. Don't drink the kool-aid, have a beer. 

patriciajj's picture

This astonishing and resonate

This astonishing and resonate work of art cuts deep, especially in your sly and witty voice. So many quotable lines to admire, connect with and nod in agreement to. Really feeling this! 

 

 

arqios's picture

Rejection and it's twin,

Rejection and it's twin, abandonment are quite rife and surround us and where we expect it the least is where it hurts the most. Thanks for sharing.


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