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Cheat

Get off of me, you’re lying and you’re lurking

By Caitlin CharltonPublished 2 years ago • 1 min read
Cheat
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I’m juggling

I’m tossing

I’m turning

Get off of me, you’re lying and you’re lurking

These dreams never leave me broken

You’re the lies that you speak

And everything in it is frozen

You lie to me, you make me bleed

I’m leaking I can barely eat

Surprised at me when I can tell you cheat

First it was the bus and then the keys

I walked home and then you hit it

Touched her lace and said you skipped it

Very wicked

It’s tough to bear a witness

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Caitlin Charlton

Writer first. Close reader and self‑taught critic shaping eloquence.

A survivor reclaiming her territory.

I write dark fiction and poetry through symbol, shadow, and fracture.

Always sharpening the craft. ✏️🔥👠

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    Written by Caitlin Charlton