Friday, August 6, 2021

Risking the Heart

 


I’m the queen of hearts

royal cupid of choices

pain you encourage

 

♥

 

gambling on romance

can bankrupt even the wise

heart chase addiction

 

♥

 

infatuation’s blush

stains the skin a foolish rose

risking exposure


©Susie Clevenger 2021


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