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 "Charonnet" contest Sponsor: Charles Messina