"self"

 

 

    "Self"

 

Heart pounding,

In the breast,

Passion wild...

Soon to crest.

 

Lost in a life

Of stolen bliss,

Another's wife,

Another's kiss.

 

Children cry...

Alone in bed,

No explaination...

Not a word said.

 

Feed the passion,

Until it's past,

Children's tears...

Do not last.

Valentine

Reviews

[R Smith]

a sad reflection on adultery, its the children who often have to pay the price, a very poetic write Kathie, so beautifully done :)

[Valentine]

Thankfully I was not faced with this problem but my older sister was. It was hard to be nice to that creep. Kathie

[Roshan Nair]

A longer term view on adultery , Beautiful insights into how it affects so many more things than a marriage, children and their vulnerability to handle such a phenomenon
Great work. Cheers! :)

[Valentine]

Thank you for taking the time to read this. Valentine

[Falling Leaf.]

When I started reading I thought of adultery, then the last two stanzas made me stop and wonder... And also the title... Hmmm you make me think. It makes me think of things adults do above their children's heads, fighting and fears and all of those things... Interesting and thought provoking. I love it. Note* explanation

[Valentine]

Yes, adultery, perhaps on both sides, neither thinking that they are soon to hurt their own children. Valentine

[Coyote Poetry]

Short statements had great meaning. The poem told of a story of life learn and trying to understand.
"Feed the passion,
Until it's past,
Children's tears...
Do not last."
The above lines are true and wise words. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry dear Poet.
Coyote

[Valentine]

When a person cheats, their marriage is in trouble. Most think of physical pleasure, not of their children. Valentine

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree with your words.

[wordman]

such a sad write,but a familiar sound

[Valentine]

All to familiar I expect. Kathie

[wordman]

well that means it`s time for a change

[Ov3R_sKiLl3D]

Great write....
enjoyed reading it... keep writing :)

[Valentine]

Many thanks. Valentine

[Butch Decatoria]

Great write, enjoyed the imagery and the rhyme.

[Valentine]

I appreciate you reading my scribble. Valentine

[Jamestown]

So powerful, well thought and written, thanks for sharing, b-blessed!

[Valentine]

Thank you for your comment. Kathie

[Tate Morgan]

A sadness rarely matched in poetry

[Valentine]

Thank you Tate, I am surprised by your visit. Kathie

[Tate Morgan]

You are welcome i havent been on much of late

[Greg the Bard]

This is as strong as a poem can get. Wonderful image that adds to the speed and flow like an ebtide. I love the third verse.It can stand alone. You have out done yourself.