Written for Ovi Poetry Challenge #71.
Our inspiration word is ârespectâ
and this is my ovi.

How could you cheat on me
Did you think no one would see
Youâre not what you said youâd be
A wolf in sheepâs clothing
One endless lie after lie
You never gave us a try
And like a coward Iâd cry
Never standing up for myself
Iâve seen you for what you are
Spending your nights in the bar
Driving a fancy, souped-up car
Not a dime for the kids
Listen to me, you loser
Youâre nothing but a boozer
I begged you not to choose her
Iâll never respect you again
I have no faith in you
You donât know how to be true
But I know what to do
Donât come around here no more
The sight of you makes me sick
Youâre a lousy no-good prick
Go be with your other chick
You’re both no good tramps
You have no pride but I do
You and I are through
I want nothing to do with you
Pack your stuff and get the fuck out
NAR©2024
This is âHit The Road Jackâ by Ray Charles
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Sounds like an opportunity for a fresh start to me. A good write!
Pat
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Sometimes you just gotta cut your losses and start from scratch. Thanks, Pat!
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Hood riddance to bad rubbish!
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Yep! As the girls sang, Hit the road, Jack!
Thanks, Liz!
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Wow, that told him! Time to say goodbye.
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You got that right, Keith. It’s the only way to handle these things!
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I love this poem. Demanding respect is far from easy, but is so necessary.
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Totally so, Iris! Thank you! đ
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So there! Good one Nancy
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That’s the way it’s got to be, Di! End it or enable it.
Thanks so much!
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You’re welcome.
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Me either but who am I to judge đđ
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We can’t … simple as that.
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Yikes! Anger! Betrayal! It is a horrible place I’ve known and never want to go back to.
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So sorry for you situation, Joseph! Hope you’re in a peaceful position now. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts.
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My life now is very peaceful and the heartache is largely dealt with. It is strange the cards life deals each of us. My ex and I have returned over many years of hard work to that place of being easy friends. Your poem brought a remembrance of a time when it was not so easy, but it gave me an opportunity to look back and see how far we have come.
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And for that I am happy for you, Joseph. Peace!
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Well, that’s pretty clear!
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That’s what I’d do …. but that’s easy to say, never having been in that type of relationship.
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I swear I could hear Gloria Gaynor singing in the background.
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‘So otherwise we’re ok?’
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Haha! Good chuckle there, Matt!
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I used to be a comedian in my own lunchtime. ;-P
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Ha! You blindsided me with the music choice today with that sneaky wee mis-leading heading! đ
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I had a feeling that would cause a state of confusion. I see I was right. đ
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Excellent Ovi, Nancy. Such relationships are not worth the trouble and heartbreak.
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You got that right, Shweta! Avoid at all costs!
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Exactly!
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an excellent Ovi . No room for doubt!
Once the respect and trust is gone…. He’s out! đđđ
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In a heartbeat. I don’t have the time or patience for that crap! Thanks, Willow. đ©¶đ©¶đ©¶
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Sheâs had enough of him. đđŒđđŒđđŒ
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Totally! Kicked to the curb! đŠ”đœ
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Good for her. đ
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