A Fool's Sonnet

If once I’ve been fooled once, I’ve been fooled a thousand times.

A useful idiot I become. I play that role well.

I love myself too much to capitulate to those crimes.

If ever I did, I do now I swear.

I wish I had stories of true love to tell.

Of dining in fancy places, drinks til two on the town.

I would but I get in my own way so well.

I still so love the way you look in that gown.

Only I can rend back control of my life.

It’s up to me to do what I have to do.

So onward I go, alone through all the strife.

Onward I go, alone, and without you.

When once I’ve gained the courage, I've gained a thousand men's.
Life will be mine and livable again.