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Poor In Love

A lemonade by Beyoncé moment. Performance poetry?

By Caitlin CharltonPublished 2 years ago • 1 min read
Poor In Love
Photo by Saif Memon on Unsplash

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.

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In time I’ll cuddle.

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The bear I chewed up and tussle.

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My anger is my hustle.

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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.

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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.

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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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About the Creator

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