The Heartbreak Poem by Clyde King

Possum Charlie got himself
a shave, a haircut, and a
splash of Old Spice today.

Possum Charlie bought himself
new overalls, a plaid shirt, and
new work shoes today.

Possum Charlie is going to
see his girlfriend, Lizbeth Ann,
who lives across town, to ask
her to marry him today.

What Possum Charlie doesn't know
is that Lizbeth Ann loves another
man.

She was his whole world. Now he's
heartbroken. Now he knows what it's
like to be betrayed-today.