Too Little, Too Late

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That Was Then, This Is Now Poetry Contest, Sponsor - Ink Empress. Date written: 04/21/2024

Now he wants her back... The same cad who called her "Unattractive" and "overweight" a moon or two ago, and demanded she shed a dozen or more pounds, or else. Before she could do away with just one, he coldly discarded her like trash for a sexier lady. Now he wants her back... An ugly duckling then, she has beautifully blossomed into a sultry, glamorous woman now. Guess who's back? Yes, the same cad, bothering her for the second chance he never gave her; the lady he left her for has since moved on to a better man. Now he wants her back... Ha! Too little, too late.

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Ink Empress

Date: 5/5/2024 1:25:00 PM

Dear EI, what a deep and profound take on the prompt! I loved it! Especially the ending is powerful! And strong. Meaningful write this is, and i think some can resonate too with your words! You always have a unique touch to the way you weave words! This was meant to be placed higher, however, just know that i love it. Empowering poems are always a fave for me.Thank you for always supporting my contests. Congratulations on your win.

Jan Allison

Date: 4/21/2024 11:12:00 AM

excellent ink Edward - I'd hope any woman would give the cad a boot! hugs Jan xx

Edward Ibeh
Date: 4/21/2024 12:20:00 PM

Thank you very much, Jan:-)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 4/21/2024 5:25:00 AM

The second chance he never gave her--A meaningful depiction of narrow minded people, my friend. Time changes things---

Edward Ibeh
Date: 4/21/2024 6:27:00 AM

Thank you very much, Vijay:-) It does indeed!