*Laurie Kolp Poetry*

DO YOU KNOW?
by Laurie Kolp

Do you know what I just don’t get
that leaves me quite perplexed?
It’s someone who abandons
a solid marriage and kids
in favor of a lesbian to text.

Do you know what I just don’t get
that leaves me quite depressed?
It’s the death of someone
I thought I knew,
gone to a lying temptress.

Do you know what I just don’t get
that leaves me full of doubt?
It’s when I see those
I love in horrific pain
undeserving of such a knockout.

Do you know what I just don’t get
that leaves me ill at ease?
It’s that pride and guilt
can cause such grief
when simply aiming to please.