I used to know that girl

I used to know that girl
she made every head turn
the envy of all men
I used to dream
about holding her hand
but cupid stretched his bow
and she was struck
by the arrow of love
right in the heart
swept off her feet
prince charming
stole her away

I used to know that girl
and once again today
she made my head turn
disbelief is all that registered
because today she noticed me
she stopped to sit
and chat for a while
she tried hard to smile but
it was plain to see
the sorrow in her eyes
she spoke in parables
about her friend
talked about prince charming
turning into prince harming
she said the friend was unhappily
married
she was really talking
about herself

she went on and on
about the pain her friend
was going through
two kids and
an abusive husband
what a tragic outcome
to this story
she had so much
going for her
but now she is stuck
in a rut
but its not too late
she can get away
and if her man
does not change
these words will
sound prophetic
I used to know that girl



Poetry by Mike
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Written on 2006-07-30 at 15:18

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tamar
As an advocate for women's rights I especially liked how you gave options for this tragic situation. Also showing that abusive situations can happen to literally anyone. Well written verse.
2006-08-25


Malin Johansson
A very well described poem here...
You gave me hurtfull and strong image when reading this one!!
Great write here Mike...
Rgds from sunny sweden
2006-07-30


Kathy Lockhart
This is a well written poem. I love the images you brought to mind and the thoughts that flowed out from it because of your words. kathy
2006-07-30