Bon Voyage

You had enough and you are right for leaving,

But you will be sorely missed when you're gone.

You say you don't want any calls or letters.

Strong words made that real clear in your tone.

You had it rough here with my rude behavior.

No doubt you will find peace somewhere out there.

You always had a knack for making folks love you,

So I'll quit worrying when you climb in your car

The children are long gone and comfortable

In their new lives by mountain and coast.

Their years will bring wisdom as ours did.

Then they'll look back and honor our worth.

I hope you take the cats and the dog with you.

My cooking is not fit for even that crew.

I'll be OK if the liquor and beans hold out,

And I don't obsess on what you've been up to

Author's Note

A sense of humor helps during sad times.

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

A break up of a long marriage. Clearly painful. Even though there was humour introduced in your lines there is sadness here as well and an acknowledgement of poor behaviour. I felt regret and understanding of why she went. You also acknowledge her good qualities and that is generous. You shared much together, raising children and I always feel the parting of ways after such a long partnership is not an easy thing to do. Well penned Doug. Agree with what John said about Johnny Cash doing justice to your lines. Bivg fan of his.

Chris

[bigfootprint]

Thank you Chris for your insightful comments. The talent for turning a phrase made Cash famous. But like all poets, it is his talent for seeing the threads of emotion and weaving them with words that remind others how delicate is the human condition.

[Paul Bell]

Goodbyes are always tough. But if you can say it with a laugh, it sure beats a loaded gun.
God bless beans and booze, protein and survival juice rolled into one.

[bigfootprint]

Thanks, all about cutting losses --and saving sanity.

[john l smith]

these issues are never easy even if you can still approach it with a bit of humor
Had a couple of friends go through this and there are many more
Sometimes it is for the best and things work out fairly well
Hope all goes well
Dave B

[bigfootprint]

Thanks John. Life is hard when you get past 18. In my mind, a big problem with marriage is absense of mutual respect between partners. Contempt rips apart the best relationship.

[John the Baptist]

Johnny Cash could have really done this one justice if it were set to music.

[bigfootprint]

Thank you John. He sang a good song for sure.