a cheater

an entry to poetry about betrayal

   

Men by nature are polygamous

It is the usual  defense

a pitiful excuse for a cheater,

expecting women to understand.

 

No matter how much pain,

the cheater inflicted.

His woman has to understand.

It is worth the sacrifice in the end.

 

For the great love bestowed,

A high price to pay,

His woman has to endure

To keep her man.

 

But a cheater will always cheat,

Not once but multiple times,

Expecting a woman to understand

All in the name of LOVE.

Reviews

[Donna]

I totally agree with Tony's review. Along with a cheater is a liar to. I can't forgive either! Nicely written!

[sette]

me too donna once is enough

[barleygirl]

The best part of your message is (1) very truthful and (2) no blaming. Your matter-of-fact treatment about this true-to-life human nature is done in a way that feel balanced & presented as a choice. You know this could be the way things go, so you have to make a choice & then own it. Stay or don't stay. I've seen good examples of women who stay thru the worst & end up with excellent lives growing old together. But for me, I could never stay thru cheating. So we each have to make up our minds. You've set out the parameters with honesty & fairness here (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[sette]

thanks margie for the wonderful insight and review too

[Richard McLin]

Wow, the ending really packs a punch. Loved it.
-Richard

[sette]

thanks for the wonderful review richard

[darkshadow]

Cheating is not only men women cheat to and in today's world its about equal.

[sette]

that is so true despite the gender issue. thanks for the wonderful review

[Relic]

If a man is muscle-bound or has a big...um, member, he's going to play the field. And yet, some women have been known to pay to have their husbands killed so they can be with a new lover. haha

If a woman is hot, she's going to want lots of attention from the guys. And I've seen that happen many times. Especially when they're young.

If there are kids involved, there may be cheating going on from the man's side.

In summary, both men AND women cheat. That's a fact.

[sette]

so true but still cheating is still cheating despite the gender especially if there are kids because they are the ones affected here. thanks for the wonderful insight

[Tony]

I believe there should be NO FORGIVENESS for cheating! If you allow someone a second chance after they’ve cheated, it’ll probably happen again! If if you allow a third, it will definitely happen again!

[sette]

yes so true and very well said.thanks for the wonderful review

[charmel]

Yeah. That's a fact. Even if you give them so many chances, they still cheat. tsk

[sette]

very true but we can't blame on a person's vulnerability.

[DIVYA]

A very heartfelt poem sette. Cheating is wrong. For everyone. It's fallout is tragic. For everyone.

[sette]

so true but it is still considered to be the number one reason for a heartache

[DIVYA]

I know...its always sad when that happens

[Jimmy Yetts]

Men should always keep promises and honor their vows--women, too.
Meaningful piece, S!

[sette]

thanks friend for the wonderful review.

[Oldsoul.J]

seen and heard this sad reality everywhere and sometimes I still feel irritated of stories where women had no choice but to forgive in the end for love... i hate it but it's just how it is. :(

[sette]

yes because it has been expected of women centuries had passed that is the reason why i feel sad if i learned that a woman is dumped because of another woman.

[Oldsoul.J]

...and nowadays it seems like women are starting to become like men, some are probably because of past experiences... :(

[sette]

so true, I agree to that