when you no longer trust a man's sweet words.

when he starts to flirt with you

and you begin to feel a string

tighten around your lungs

and the sickness enter

your stomach

recognize this as the trauma

from your past heart-wounds

but do not ignore your intuition.

Reviews

[Bare Trees]

There are many men who are only on the prowl for women they can take advantage of. I think most women know that. Perhaps it is only the ones who recognize the internal signals that can avoid such a man.

I'm sure there are girls who are so hopeful, they ignore the signs. What a shame for them. This poem is good advice. I'm sure you've been hurt before and this is your way of trying to help others who may wind up in the same situation. I applaud you for that.

[Faati Jaan]

I feel for those who ignore the warning signs. Often times it seems they are in desperate need of love. If only they could see that the necessary nourishment is self-love. Easier said than done. It can be a vicious cycle.

[Faati Jaan]

Also, a lot of them time, my poems are my own inner friend/wisdom reminding and nurturing me of these things, but also projected out to others :)