I’m scraping the bottom of the barrel
So many missed opportunities
But, that’s what I get for marrying young
And for all the wrong reasons.
Now, I’m branching out
But, times have changed since I last dated
Less compassion for a forty-something with three children.
Potential prospects wonder, what is wrong with me
What did I do?
As if I was the one who cheated…
I thought I loved her once
She was demure, but conniving and calculated
Something that took me too many years to recognize.
What a paradox
A plethora of choices when I was unavailable
But now,
I only hope my fingernails will eventually scrape
Something of worth
Inspired by the word prompts,
YDWP;
3TC;
FOWC;
RDP;
Good combi. Not always the guys that cheat
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Taking it literally… with that attitude any decent woman should stay away! Who wants to be the “bottom of the barrel” and the scrapings? Maybe, just maybe, there IS something wrong with him!
Poetically, I enjoyed reading it!
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Love your take on it!! Writing is all about interpretation, no right or wrong 🙂
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Woah, terse, deep and raw.
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Appreciated!
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you! 🙂
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Always happy to read and share your posts with followers, Dear!
xoxox 😘💕💖🌹
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Poignant
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Thank you. Loosely based on when I had to start over…and then over. Minus the children, thank goodness
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Taking it literally…he needs to build up his self esteem and see himself in a different light. Keep working at that, be patient and manage expectations; don’t be bitter if things don’t work out with someone, be kind to others. I believe that everyone has much to offer and will find suitable suitors if they are open to relationships.
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100% Great words 🙂
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