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You're a smooth operator / & one heck of a sweet talker.

(When it's in your best interest / to take the time to . . . bother)

 

 

Book by Crystal Cartier

Curse of the Vendetta" Horror Trilogy

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Bitter Valentine

By Crystal Cartier

Now, I understand

Why you've been acting funny

While I pine alone at home

You're out collecting honey

It must be hard work to fatten

adoring Geese for slaughter

But, I applaud you, Sweetheart

You're a smooth operator

& one heck of a sweet talker.

(When it's in your best interest

to take the time to . . . bother)

I suppose that you'll expect me to "heel"

like the rest of all your victims

But I'm suffering from disillusionment

& other broken hearted symptoms.

I can't fake what I don't feel

(not when it comes to you)

& right now . . . all I feel is . . .

Pain . . . Anger & the Blues.

God knows I have been stupid & I really have been blind

to believe that Love could conquer the ravages of Time.

But eventually . . . I'll forgive you & justify your crimes.

Because I'll always Love you from my heart

if not my over protective mind.

For Snakes cannot be trusted

Their love is not Fo sale.

You can't buy what

doesn't exist

If you try

you'll always fail.

So here's another token to show off to your friends.

Go on brag about your notches while my heart attempts to mend.

But, just remember, Sweet Heart

that everything you do

that harms the lives of others

will return someday to You.

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Available on CD Love Story: Act One / www.cdbaby.com/ccartier

 

 

 

 

 

updated 9 April 2008

 

 

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