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Poor In Love

A lemonade by Beyoncé moment. Performance poetry?

By Caitlin CharltonPublished 10 months ago 1 min read
Poor In Love
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Save me from the truth.

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You said you wanted variety, but that’s not what hurt me.

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Curb me, you left me looking ugly for the rest.

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But I was told to tell the truth, and really what it was.

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You agreed for me to shave my head when the reason for it was all the stress I held for you. You acted like you really cared for me, and that it was in agreement with what I needed; but it wasn’t.

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So I detach.

*

In time I’ll cuddle.

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The bear I chewed up and tussle.

*

My anger is my hustle.

*

A recluse.

I’ve hardened my heart, and I haven’t been playing my part.

To cheat.

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I’m through with us.

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I’m ridiculous.

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I refuse.

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Let’s cheat.

*

Saw you walking across the road. I came home after you walked away from me, I followed. I stalked.

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Finger on the screen, scrolling until I found the key.

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I took it.

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I blew your cover.

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Then you were gone into the darkness. Leave.

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LEAVE.

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As if it would only hurt ME. I am poor in love, and I am poor without. I don’t want to go back on the street where the cracks still leaks under my feet. Earth can’t survive the pain you gave me.

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Ring. 📞

Ring.

Taze me.

*

Lazy.

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I’ve suffered. I’ve suffered. Every dime I cried. Every time I cried.

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No money to save.

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You throw it away.

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I’m poor. I’m poor.

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A whore.

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Exactly what you want.

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ABHOR!

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And now I’m one.

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How about it now?

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I’m one.

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Now the story folds.

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How the story goes.

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I’m done!

A/N Thank you so much for reading 🙏🏽♥️🤗

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Caitlin Charlton

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  • L.I.E10 months ago

    I can feel the emotional pain in your words here. Nice writing.

  • Karan w. 10 months ago

    Ohh! How beautifully this is written, this is emotional and filled with so much pain. Absolutely brilliant! I hope this is just imagery!! 😊

  • "My anger is my hustle." I especially loved this line. Your poem was so intense and emotional. I hope this isn't based on your experience. But if it is, I'm so sorry 🥺 Sending you lots of love and hugs ❤️

  • Sam Spinelli10 months ago

    Woah. Packed with emotion. I hope this is fiction, but the pain feels too real. Great writing either way. The sense of rhythm in this poem is especially impressive, gives the words a scathing, rapidfire feel quality

  • John Cox10 months ago

    Good Lord this hurt to read, Caitlin! Are you alright?

  • Rohitha Lanka10 months ago

    Thank you for sharing this

  • JBaz10 months ago

    Not sure how personal this is or of you’re just that good at writing. You pulled me in with lines like this: ‘ The bear I chewed up and tussle. * My anger is my hustle.’ And more. This packs a punch and is a wonderful read

  • Tales by J.J.10 months ago

    Your poem is a raw and powerful expression of pain and struggle Thank you for sharing this

  • Shirley Belk10 months ago

    I surely felt all the emotion!

  • Loved this Poem. It is deep with emotion and felt the deep connection in it. Great work!!!

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