Convince her not to stay alone.
The charming girl behind that wall
Is terrified to let it fall.
She’s going to take a lot of work.
For that, just thank a certain jerk.
The one who baited, promised, flattered
And—once he won her—left her shattered.
Now every man’s a ruthless snake,
A calling card for more heartache.
She’s had her guard up much too long.
Are you the one to prove her wrong?
Restore her faith in fairy tales?
Put the wind back in her sails?
It won’t be easy; she’ll resist.
She tends to soften when she’s kissed.
But please make sure your lips are true.
I’m ... she's pinning her last hopes on you.
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This
week's Trifecta Writing Challenge:
The
entry must be 33-333 words and include the word "pluck" as defined
below:
PLUCK
to move, remove, or separate forcibly or abruptly <plucked the child from the middle of the street>PLUCK
Word count: 124
Ooh, I love this! Especially this line: A calling card for more heartache.
ReplyDeleteWay to go, as usual, Ivy!
Great job, I loved it.
ReplyDeleteOH how I loved this.
ReplyDeleteFor so many reasons, for you writing it, for me reading it and trying to stem the tears of nostalgia.
I've let this man in before , before my happily ever after, and he ruined me for years, forever, maybe.
it was beautiful, it was true, it was everything you're good at and with.
I love your words my dear, dear friend. XO
Oh Ivy. I loved this too. Trust is easily shattered and not so easily restored. Your words give hope to all of us who have been there. Hugs, sweetie:)
ReplyDeleteOh I love to read your post!
ReplyDeleteAnd this was no exception, Its so true, that it takes much more to tear down a wall than to build it.
Love that turnaround at the end.. you have quite the knack for that.. nice work, Ivy.
ReplyDeleteliked "calling card for more heartache"
ReplyDeleteLoved the flow and your word choices. Happy Thanksgiving
I really like this hopeful piece of reality. I've been there too.
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely.
ReplyDeletelove.
ReplyDeleteYou make baggage sound appealing. :-) Thanks for linking up. Remember to go back and vote!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome writing Ivy-loved the rhythm in here,the tone-everything:-)Happy thanksgiving to you and your's my friend:-)
ReplyDeleteAwesome work Ivy! Totally loved this :D
ReplyDeleteVery clever. I hope she (you) get your holiday wish.
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