She used to love
the pretty boys
their rock hard abs
polished toys
a jet-set life
baubles, bling
she used to love the pretty things.
But ugly blame
can leave you cold
stain your name
and scar your soul.
Looking
for a kinder love
a friend to never tire of
arms to hold her when she’s sad
that kinder love she’s never had.
She used to love the pretty boys
rock hard abs
polished toys
the jet-set life
baubles, bling
she used to love the pretty things.
Until the day
she woke up grim
knew that she was
through with him
left his wrath
left his whims
she’s never going back again.
Looking
for a kinder love
a friend to never tire of
arms to hold her when she’s sad
that kinder love she’s never had.
She used to love
the pretty boys
rock hard abs
polished toys
the jet-set life
baubles, bling
she used to love the pretty things.
Her careful life
golden chains
there’s no one now
that she can blame
just face the cold
and brave the pain
she’s never going back again.
So listen, girls best think twice
pretty boys’ bedroom eyes
will crush your soul and make up lies
for pretty is as pretty does
and a wicked love
whose time has waned
leaves an empty heart is a dirty shame.
She’s looking for a kinder love
a friend to never tire of
arms to hold her
when she’s sad
the kinder love
she’s never had.
©3/20/17 Cornelia DeDona
Corney Press 