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Loveless After All Is Said and done

Loveless After All Is Said and done

She feels the sting from her sin
Carries the burden she gave birth to
However, there comes a time
When the burden gets too heavy

She is sadden by the shame she caused
Whenever she sees a face that knew
What she did in her secret
Never the less she tires from the weighty load

Never again can she be the woman many respected
The woman young brides looked up to
The world new her secret and whispered when she passed
Now the news is hot and her husband is now aware

Trials and tribulations, tears and disappointments
Distrust and suspicions controls their lives
The love once shared now called loveless
Like sand paper to the wood they endure

The day has come to reconcile and resolve
To move on and end the pain
To separate and breathe fresh air
Ending the toxic relationship of three decades

 She finds her solace to be alone, or
True love for a chance at happiness
Its time to travel another road
A road unlike the last few years
— Barbara Writes, Mar 06, 2009

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Region, Country: United States, USA

Favorite Poets: Billy Collins, Shakespeare, , Emily Dickinson, , , Whitman, Jess Tapper

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Rett

Rett

17 years 3 months ago

Barbara, my friend

This one is so sad sounding. Almost makes me cry to read it. I have gotten to read so few of your poems lately that it makes me feel ashamed. I've just been so busy. This is very good although so melancholy sounding. How are you doing my friend? I miss your witty comments and have missed far too much of your poetry lately. Respectfully, Rett: "Next time you think you're perfect, walk on water." "A Democracy can withstand anything but Democrats." Robert A. Heinlein
Linda Moses

Linda Moses

17 years 3 months ago

Barbara

This is a sad write,but very good. Like Rett, I have not been reading or commenting much lately, either.I am trying to correct that Sincerely, Linda
Barbara Writes

Barbara Writes

17 years 3 months ago

busy with online classes

Test and more test school and medical. \ I will be back to writing and commenting more. thanks for the read and comment. I was reminded of a sad situation of a old acquaintance and felt compel to write this. ~~~~~~~~~ Be whoever you are At all times, and Remember that Because of this, people will Always Respect, and Admire you ©2008Leonard Respectfully Yours, Barbara
Barbara Writes

Barbara Writes

17 years 3 months ago

thanks Linda

appreciate the comment ~~~~~~~~~ Be whoever you are At all times, and Remember that Because of this, people will Always Respect, and Admire you ©2008Leonard Respectfully Yours, Barbara
Nordic cloud

Nordic cloud

17 years 3 months ago

Well written story

As the others here say it is sad, but much is sad in this life and because of it we know how to be glad when it is not. One wee thing that was wrong was the three decadeS needs an S don't you think? Liked it though, Yours Ann
Barbara Writes

Barbara Writes

17 years 3 months ago

Ann

Little oversight on my part. thanks for noticing and letting me know. I will make the changes ~~~~~~~~~ Be whoever you are At all times, and Remember that Because of this, people will Always Respect, and Admire you ©2008Leonard Respectfully Yours, Barbara
weirdelf

weirdelf

17 years 1 month ago

The power of your work just grows and grows

This one moved me deeply. It has all the elements- well written, emotional truth and a sense of redemption. All power to you, sister. You reclaim yourself. cheers, Jess Forever unwrapping the eternal present.
Barbara Writes

Barbara Writes

17 years 1 month ago

Thanks for the comment

I enjoyed writing this one. ~~~~~~~~~ Be whoever you are At all times, and Remember that Because of this, people will Always Respect, and Admire you ©2008Leonard Respectfully Yours, Barbara