Man-child – A Quadrille

While the center of my attention 
You lifted me to extraordinary heights
But when you had to share me
You stole the stars from my sky
Casting them aside
Throwing darkness on my joy
Punishing me
For your selfishness
You are a man-child


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De from Whimsy Gizmo is hosting Monday Quadrille at D’Verse. Her word tonight is ‘Lift’
a Quadrille is a poem of exactly 44 words excluding the title


Published by Christine Bolton

I have been writing poetry since I was a child and it has helped in the good times and bad times. I am always looking within to find the answers to life's problems and to write thought-provoking poetry and prose. Thanks for checking it out. Christine

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