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Polished And Calculated
Smooth Operator
The wound did burn
As if it was open flesh
That pierced right through
My very being
When the one
Called friend
Took the very trust
To sharpen their weapon
It was cunning and precise
A slick movement
A manifest of the con
To dismantle me
When I exposed
My extended hand
The blade presented
A shining glow
Warning of danger
But I refused
To acknowledge
That someone who
Had gained my confidence
Would gallantly wait
Until my back
Was turned
To take advantage
And make the stab
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C. H. Richard
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Comments (23)
Argghhh a back stabbing friend is the worst violation & betrayal. Well done !!
Kinda spooky but we'll made
The flow, the visceral nature, the emotion perfectly done.
This is really awesome.
Those cuts hurt the most. Well done, Cindy.
oohhh, nasty and so relevant in life.
Cindy, brilliantly written!!! Loving it!!!💕❤️❤️
Wow! You just said a whole lot with very few words. Well done and congrats on the Top Story.
Excellent piece. Congrats on the TS.
"Took the very trust/To sharpen their weapon" - great line. Congrats on TS!
What a powerful story about betrayal!
first congratulations on TS. You've hit the proverbial nail on the head!! I've met people like this and it is so painful to admit they're now who you thought they were.
Truly how it feels to be treated like nothing to someone you trusted and cared about
Nice poem congratulations on 🔝
nice poem!
Wooooohooo congrats on a deserved Top Story!
Oh that is soooo me ignoring all the red flags until my back is turned and I feel the blade piercing through me. Your poem was so relatable!
This cuts deep. Sorry, no pun intended (okay,maybe a little) I absolutely love this and a darker spin on the challenge (that I imagine many will take in a sweeter way) Well done, Cindy! I thought I was subscribed, checked and was, but never saw this come up, so unsubscribed and resubscribed so hopefully that will sort the subscribing issue lol! Anyway, stunning work on this and wouldn't really be surprised if this got Top Story and placed in the challenge!
This is so relatable. A true picture of what betrayal feels like from a trusted friend
This is phenomenally written & brilliantly crafted! Very well done Cindy! BRAVO!
Great poem
A true confidence man/woman. Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the deep waters of friendship.
Whoa!!! And some people call themselves our friends! Loved this take on the challenge!