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Click hereTerms of endearment taste bitter
when dipped in a chocolate sauce
of contempt;
even if topped with a cherry.
Proverbs ring untrue
when coated with the fairy dust
of sarcasm;
even if sprinkled by Tinkerbell.
Words of wisdom are powerless
when riddled with the ammunition
of arrogance;
even if defended by the king’s army.
Eloquent speeches are soon forgotten
when used with the prop
of condescension;
even if applauded by the audience.
Compliments are not remembered
when given with the notion
of insincerity;
even if a smile was present.
Messages on the screen are ignored
when crafted with a brush stroke
of deception;
even if a pretty picture was painted.
Promises remain in the dark
when told with the urgent need
of self interest;
even if the sex was magnificent.
Whispers of love are without merit
when worn as a badge
of obligation;
even if pledged by a boy scout.
Prayers are left unanswered
when said with the hesitation
of the unfaithful;
even if uttered on holy ground.
i enjoyed this poem, will re-read it.
it is very true. thanks for sharing.
This poem was mentioned in the Archival Review thread, in a picking through Lit's archive of over 35,000 poems.
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