Love Poem: Castles of Rust - Ct
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Written by: Michelle Faulkner

Castles of Rust - Ct

I smiled when the betrayal came
Across your face, the leering burst
As quickly as I said her name
Coldly, knowing she's not the first

You wooed me, once, with your sweet talk
But now you speak of chains and locks
Acerbic tears hollowed my trust
Our love lost in castles of rust

She's not the first; I coldly smiled
When the betrayal came, knowing
Her name, I said as quickly as
The leering burst across your face

So be free - once I take my due
She's welcome to what's left of you

9/28/20

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