Wow.... talk about powerful.
She may have felt she was or was not getting all she needed
But what did she WANT?
having everything except love in a relationship
Only leaves you longing.
Excellent poem.
Trace
Posted 9 Years Ago
9 Years Ago
I think she wanted "happiness" ...and she found it! Hey Trace, thanks so much!
I thought it was you. It's very poignant. In all of your poetry that I have read, this has touched me the most, because it felt like you were speaking from the heart, with grief, passion, sorrow; call it whatever you want, but I certainly felt it. I hope you never go through such things.
Posted 9 Years Ago
9 Years Ago
If you felt this, then I have done my best. As a poet, we can only wish to reach those with what we.. read moreIf you felt this, then I have done my best. As a poet, we can only wish to reach those with what we write, and even though this was personally written for a friend, your sincerity comes through and touches me...thank you, Shane!
I love the ebb rig and rowed flow to this, a truth inspired by a heart coming out the shadows that is alive and bleed..it's that desire that drowns those whom don't know themselves held by someone else..and what way to end such a introspective..."statically".. excellent piece
Unfortunately, all too many married women...and married men....do not have just what they need in the confines of marriage. Beautifully written, Kelly. Lydi**
Posted 9 Years Ago
9 Years Ago
Thank you, Lydia! I hope things are warming up for you there in Florida!
9 Years Ago
Yes, the last few days have actually broken heat records...crazy weather!
Oh yes, the unsettled discontent and guilt of wanting more. Particularly when things really aren't that bad in the marriage, but they're not satisfying, we have a lot of guilt for wanting more. I can relate.
its very sad for your friend, i hope it turns out good for her, your poem reflects a way of thinking that i remember from when i was young, when women were content (or so it was meant to seem) that they should be the 'good wife', i hope we've moved on from there, as the song goes 'coming out of the kitchen' very well written Kelly :)