Hind sight is 20/20.

Why should I spend a great deal of time reHASHING the

HAPPEN stance

and HARSHness we called a lover’s dalliance

Fights over HONESTY

HONESTLY?

Resentment ruled the roost and hence

Forgiveness was offered without any AMNESTY

Mistrust,

Strained finance

Refusals to adjust,

Malignment

We needed real professional assistance

But help never came and we didn’t seek it in a measure

That honored the depth of our feelings

And the arguments continued with persistence

We refused to talk

When the other DEMANDED?

We balked

If I were the one REPRIMANDED?

I walked

When I tried to leave you pleaded

Gripped my pant leg wet with tears; the door blocked

I didn’t UNDERSTAND IT

It was awful

I thought I lost respect for you based on your behavior

In REALITY? Never

Never in a million years

I think back on how much you meant to me and I savor

The MEMORY

The secret sounds of twilight conversations at dawn

The nightshade HARMONY

The way we fit so perfectly together in love and lust

The ECSTACY

No one moved me and soothed me like you, TRUST ME

And I am not sure anyone ever will

Copyright ©2011 by j. k. Bradford, All Rights Reserved

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  • Xandine on Mar 4, 2011

    Wow, infidelity is a sore subject. Great post! :-)

  • Jerry Bradford aka Jerry Atrixx on Mar 4, 2011

    This isn’t a poem about infidelity Dave. However, I appreciate your comments.

    Thanks :-)

  • Spiritt on Mar 4, 2011

    It’s amazing how people read there own hurts into other writer’s work. hahaha But, I guess I am assuming.

    I can see this from many perspectives.

    I can taste this. It tastes bitter sweet.

  • Rhodora Bande on Mar 4, 2011

    This, to me, is a kind of a sweet pain. I like the way you used alliteration and parallelisms in this piece.

  • Judy Sheldon on Mar 4, 2011

    I read pain, hurt, lack of being understood, a deep and profound love and need for intervention in the way of outside counseling for unbiased and unemotional advice. Am I reading right? The poetry, by the way, is so stirring and moving it does cause one to ponder over past love(s).

  • wizgem8 on Mar 4, 2011

    Nice poetry, with strong emotional self expression, very deep.

  • lian rosa on Mar 4, 2011

    Seems like you have relayed a very emotional story in that poem.

  • lapasan on Mar 5, 2011

    A nice poem. I like it.

  • CHIPMUNK on Mar 5, 2011

    great work beautifully written

  • elnavann on Mar 5, 2011

    I enjoyed your poem – sometimes we can neither live with nor without each other

  • Jerry Bradford aka Jerry Atrixx on Mar 5, 2011

    Thank you everyone for commenting. Your words reflect astute observations and great perceptiveness.

    @elnavann truer words were NEVER spoken.

  • The Real Poet on Mar 5, 2011

    Rhythm and style Triond’s Poet Laureate has gone completely wild! Bravo and two thumbs up.

  • LadyElena on Mar 5, 2011

    This is deep – whenever I read such poems that you I write, I hope and pray that God heals your heart.

    May you find complete peace within you.

    Take Care.

  • Tulan on Mar 5, 2011

    I think you said it all beautifully. It’s the way of love.

  • Jerry Bradford aka Jerry Atrixx on Mar 6, 2011

    Thanks you guys!

  • quiet voice on Mar 6, 2011

    …My goodness, this is the strongest poem I have read in many days. What expression. You are gifted. Thank you.

  • Jerry Bradford aka Jerry Atrixx on Mar 7, 2011

    Thanks sincerely Quiet Voice

  • Lynn Hollis on Mar 12, 2011

    Only those we truly care about can send us on such an emotional rollercoaster. Good poetry, I enjoyed reading.

  • Jerry Bradford aka Jerry Atrixx on Apr 19, 2011

    This is true Lynn, thanks for weighing in.

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