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Be Leery
There’s always gotta be a middle man
A go-between for all parties involved
In this world nothing ever goes to plan
As the art of negativity quickly evolved
Ruthless people only look at the outside
Unable to express what’s going on inside
Seems time was wasted on semantics
Instead of learning to love one another
Tears of poets and hopeless romantics
Delivering a eulogy for a fallen brother
Wake up before the storm destroys hope
Be leery of the man who’s offering a rope
Copyright @ Damian DeadLove 2025
A go-between for all parties involved
In this world nothing ever goes to plan
As the art of negativity quickly evolved
Ruthless people only look at the outside
Unable to express what’s going on inside
Seems time was wasted on semantics
Instead of learning to love one another
Tears of poets and hopeless romantics
Delivering a eulogy for a fallen brother
Wake up before the storm destroys hope
Be leery of the man who’s offering a rope
Copyright @ Damian DeadLove 2025
Author's Note
Late night musing. Just dancing with my muse, and letting her lead. Appreciate you.
- Damian DeadLove
" I need a photo opportunity
I want a shot at redemption
Don't want to end up a cartoon
In a cartoon graveyard."
- Paul Simon
- Damian DeadLove
" I need a photo opportunity
I want a shot at redemption
Don't want to end up a cartoon
In a cartoon graveyard."
- Paul Simon
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Re. Be Leery
14th Feb 2025 7:43am
Everything else being equal, it's good to be as self sustaining as can be.
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Re: Re. Be Leery
14th Feb 2025 11:32pm
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, MS. Glad you enjoyed the write, my friend. Words of wisdom right there. Appreciate you.
Damian
Damian
Re: Re. Be Leery
14th Feb 2025 11:40pm
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, LDF. Glad you liked the write, my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
Damian
Re. Be Leery
Re: Re. Be Leery
14th Feb 2025 11:43pm
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Pete. Glad you liked the write, my friend. You are correct, good Sir. "You Can Call Me Al." is a great song. Simon, is a great lyricist. Love the bass line. Appreciate you.
Damian
Damian
Re. Be Leery
14th Feb 2025 10:50am
Oh so true my friend. Powerful piece with some wonderful messages that we should all follow.
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Re: Re. Be Leery
14th Feb 2025 11:45pm
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Keith. Glad you liked the write, my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
Damian
Re. Be Leery
14th Feb 2025 11:08am
Yes. unable to look inside. Because they will see that they cannot break the true spirit of you. This is a nice spill
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Re: Re. Be Leery
14th Feb 2025 11:47pm
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Fia. So glad you liked the write, my friend. They will not break my spirt. Appreciate you.
Damian
Damian
Re. Be Leery
This poem packs a punch with it's diction and powerful delivery! Kudos, Damian!
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Re: Re. Be Leery
14th Feb 2025 11:49pm
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Faith. Always honored to make your RL. I'm glad you connected with the write, my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
Damian
Re: Re. Be Leery
14th Feb 2025 11:53pm
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Jade. I'm glad you connected with the write, my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
Damian
Re. Be Leery
14th Feb 2025 2:32pm
I truly appreciate you sharing this story of the deepness of a beautiful tribute to love and happiness ☺️🙏 for you are right be leery of others who have other plans to destroy what you want and need in your life ✍️👊👍🫣
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Re: Re. Be Leery
14th Feb 2025 11:56pm
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, SHAMAN. I'm glad you connected with the write, my friend. Wise words, much respect brother poet. Appreciate you.
Damian
Damian
Re: Re. Be Leery
15th Feb 2025 00:23am
Re. Be Leery
14th Feb 2025 9:35pm
My friend, your game was at all time high with this poem. A++. Happy Valentines Day. Hugs and love, Oral
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Re: Re. Be Leery
14th Feb 2025 11:58pm
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Oral. I'm glad you connected with the write, my friend. Happy Valentine's Day to you too. Appreciate you.
Damian
Damian
Re. Be Leery
14th Feb 2025 11:26pm
Yeah, that rope could be our binding & not a lifeline. Eyes open. Seems like a constant battle to stay above the muck these days. But it beats being buried eyes deep in their manure!
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Re: Re. Be Leery
15th Feb 2025 00:02am
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Willow. I'm so glad you connected with the write, my friend. Couldn't agree with you more, it's a challenge these days for sure. Always enjoy your commentary. Appreciate you.
Damian
Damian
Re. Be Leery
15th Feb 2025 5:41am
Be Lairy more like, ay, Damian? I say that cos your middle-man depicted in the image does have a face I wanna slap. Some people just have that face. I wanna cut the rope there but more importantly, the red tape & extra cost middle men bring. Who needs 'em anyway, right? Nice write! 😉
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Re: Re. Be Leery
15th Feb 2025 5:48am
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Billy. I'm glad you connected with the write, my friend. He does have a face that asks to be smacked. lol. I don't need them, if you don't need them, then they can quietly take a walk. Appreciate you.
Damian
Damian
Re. Be Leery
The stanza 3 tells it all .. the truth of art n poetry n love of self n each other .. the expressionism of art in itself is the truth digging deep .. of our soul may it come in added layerings or themes … the worldly politicking minds just kill their & others soul .. truthful musing Damian xx
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Re: Re. Be Leery
16th Feb 2025 2:28am
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Uma. Always honored to make your RL. I'm glad you connected with the write, my friend. I couldn't agree with you more, Uma. I loved the 3rd stanza as well. Appreciate you.
Damian
Damian
Re. Be Leery
15th Feb 2025 12:12pm
It amazes me how clever you are with observational pieces.
Every single one of them is outstanding and this one is no exception. You rock, my friend.
Every single one of them is outstanding and this one is no exception. You rock, my friend.
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Re: Re. Be Leery
16th Feb 2025 2:33am
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Duende. Glad you connected with the write, my friend. Such a lovely compliment, I try. Appreciate you.
Damian
Damian