Only Time

Words of a Woman sharing her thoughts of broken marriage and how she felt when married!

The only time he looked Mr. calm -

When in sleep.

The only time we exchanged few words -

When I served him food.

The only time kids interacted with him -

When they needed money.

The only time he remembered special days -

When he served his clients.

The only time I really loved him -

The first year when married.

The only time he smiled and laughed -

When he was a fake and meant business.

The only time he celebrated and looked cheerful -

When he was drunk with friends.

The only time he showed respect and gratitude -

When I nursed him during illness.

The only time I felt peace of mind -

When I decided to leave him.

The only time he felt guilt for his deeds -

When he paid for settlement.

The only time my heart felt right -

When I have opened up myself to you.

Author's Note

Woman opening heart in front of readers about her husband and broken marriage.

Reviews

[cimmy wuv xxxooo]

This is quite an amazing write indeed :)
I loved this its so meaningful.
The way you have repeated the line the only time... makes this poem sound so much more poetic.
This was quite heart wrenching and kinda heart breaking.
The thoughts of a woman who has decided to leave her marriage and for great reasons so it seems.
Awesome, amazing brilliant write saving it to my favourites :)

[tanmay7551]

Thank you so much for your uplifting words!

[cimmy wuv xxxooo]

Anytime :)

[Jade]

WOW!! This is so VERY well written, I enjoyed this write, sad but well said

[Farha Nayamee]

Lot of problems happen due to not opening up freely with each other....so its never too lte to burst out ur tears to ir dear ones with a sweet windy words

[tanmay7551]

Well said! Bust out tears! That will help one to be light by heart and at the same time express with emotions.

[Valentine]

Only calm when he was sleeping, that would be a fore warning of what the rest of his time would be like. Valentine

[tanmay7551]

True, projection was of a person who least cares about family members and is egotist and selfish.read moreTrue, projection was of a person who least cares about family members and is egotist and selfish.

Thanks for the review Valentine.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

This one speaks volume.. A bitter truth which some may experience.. Beautiful capture of emotions...

[tanmay7551]

Thanks YumnaKay for your kind words.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

You are welcome ☺

[Ashish]

Really depicting the emotion of women...
Nice work tan may
And strong emotional words

[tanmay7551]

Thank you so much Ashish .

[Jack Necron (Aubrey Jac..]

Strong emotional imagery with honesty and regret fueling it. I like how each set of lines play out like answers to questions, it aids the structure. It's a difficult place to be when the love is gone and you're just strangers living together. Thank you for sharing.

[tanmay7551]

Thanks Jack for stopping by and providing your valuable feedback on my work.

[Jack Necron (Aubrey Jack Peaslee)]

You're welcome!

[Anindita Janhabee]

The poem has got much emotions.... much sadness..
but facts reside too....
i like the whole poem
..
one suggestion - "women" should be 'woman' as you are writing about one woman and her feelings....
apart frm this, it's very touching...

[tanmay7551]

Thank you so much, my bad, correction done.

As always thanks for stopping by and reviewing my work.

[Anindita Janhabee]

My pleasure...