Life has become an empty cage,
Around which I chase my own tail,
A cage full of loneliness,
Unhappiness, and rage!

So Donall said,
'Treat yourself...
As a Lover would...
Such good advice,
And I know I should!

You know, take a long hot bath,
And wear new perfume,
To match the new dress,
And shoes, and purse
I bought for myself...

And lest I forget,
For I don't regret,
At all, the new Diamond Ring! !
Makes my heart sing.

So, now that I am all dressed,
And smelling good,
As a woman should,
Where will I go?
To a Movie Show?

Or a concert,
Where no one is alone,
Save myself? ? ?
Yeah, right!
I just know
I would enjoy the show!

Or should I go to a dance,
And sit, back to the wall
Being able to dance
With no man at all?

Well, guess I will stay right here,
Never mind the tears,
And watch some sorry TV,
And have an ice cream,
Alone again.

Scarlett Treat
May 21,2008

Here's a secret note to all readers - I do go to concerts, art shows, movies, whatever I like - - and my TV is broken! ! This was an experimental poem...to say the least! ! Scarlett

Scarlett Treat

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