A Matter of Trust

What credence does one hold in trust?

Like gold it gleams, like dust it falls.

Like Humpty Dumpty off the wall.

When broken what a costly fix,

when everything is smashed to bits,

what say you can it be regained?

Once wounds inflicted cause such pain

which festers worse by night it seems,

disturbing sleep, invading dreams.

Can all be salvaged, all repaired?

That crater once it's blown its crust

and hell meets air in love's despair.

Could'st thou drinketh from that cup

or spill its contents and give up?

Reviews

[Relic]

There will always remain the question if this is worth saving when we are assaulted by broken trust. It hurts a great deal and can't easily go away. You've mentioned good points: Lack of sleep, despair...

Time will tell but sometimes time goes on forever.

You've penned a good poem here, Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Tim, forgive my lack of acknowledgement. Two years back, but better late than never.. Thank you akwats fir your support.

Chris

[Patricia]

this is really good, some of the same questions I ask, my answer in short, nope. BTW the last two stanzas are awesome

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Patricia for your thoughts. You share my own beliefs. Pleased for your vusit. All good wishes.

Chris

[Ted Kniffen]

When trust is broken what is lost?
Humpty Dumpty knows the cost.
When trust is broken no use to beg,
at the bottom of the wall lies an egg,
who trusted one to have his back
and was unprepared for the attack.

A great bit of writing, Chris. The pain is palpable. Forgiveness is possible...but the relationship will never be the same.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Ted and for your poetical response which was delightful to read.

Chris

[barleygirl]

You have stated in powerful terms how it feels to have one's trust broken & how hard it is to get that back. Many relationships are crippled by this very thing, well-illustrated in your words. Many underestimate how long it can take to trust again after a deep betrayal. Sometimes it feels like giving up would be the better/easier way, so you ending question is a gut-wrenching one to ask! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Margie for reading and your thoughtful response. Best regards

Chris

[LostSage]

wow wow wow how absolutely gorgeous... like gold it gleams like dust it falls... couldst thou drinketh from that cup or spill its contents and give up. yer a briton I know about you. this stuff sounds arthurian or maybe shakespearean. sweet day on you. jeff

[Onlyme]

So very true Chris, when distrust and dishonesty have risen its ugly head, it's far too hard to put it away and forget about it. It really does take over and make you doubt anything else someone says again. Like the old saying once bitten, twice shy.

[Chris Shaw]

Yes Dawn, there is much wisdom in that old phrase. Thank you for your response. Much appreciated.read moreYes Dawn, there is much wisdom in that old phrase. Thank you for your response. Much appreciated.

Chris

[Onlyme]

Excellent poem Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

You are too kind Dawn:))

[Onlyme]

No Chris, just honest. I loved how you put it in such a nice, sweet way. Where as me. I be blunt. You know me Chris.. LOL Dawn.

[Chris Shaw]

LOL, Dawn there are times when it is best to be blunt, believe me. You can get your message across that way without going round the houses :))

[Onlyme]

Oh Chris, your a true sweetheart, bless you. hugs. Dawn. I think its with living with a bossy husband. I have had to assert myself more of the years. LOL

[Chris Shaw]

Too right, you need to ensure you keep on top of him (lol)

[Onlyme]

Too right Chris, whip is in post.

[Chris Shaw]

I'll make good use of it lol

[Onlyme]

Now dear Chris you have got me curious now.. hold on iam coming around for a quick chat. LOL

[Chris Shaw]

wink wink lol

[Dave]

Chris -
My goodness - how very very true! A betrayed trust maybe forgiven, but I know from bitter
experience it is never,. ever forgotten. I wrote of this in my posted here "The Cost".

Take care - Dave

[Chris Shaw]

I do agree Dave, you can forgive but it is almost impossible to forget. I will have to look for your The Cost. Thank you for your visit.

Chris

[Anjeline]

A very nice poem with a even more good topic. You have wonderfully described trust and I loved the first three lines. Trust is really important and easy to develop in a relationship initially but is equally difficult to maintain it throughout. Great work frnd :)

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Anjeline, thank you so much for your lovely response. Yes trust is so important in relationships. All good wishes to you.

Chris

[kentuck14]

Chris,
A beautiful poem that also holds betrayal up to the light. Your 4th stanza is quite interesting . . . an allusion to a volcano? A powerful metaphor for the ruin such powerful forces can cause . . . in nature and in the human heart. Oh . . . the bitter cup we sometimes must drink from . . . can there be reconciliation?! I appreciate that you seem not to direct our thoughts beyond the end of the poem. Congratulations!
Tom

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Tom. Yes I was thinking along the lines of a volcanic eruption. Pleased you enjoyed my lines. I always appreciate your thoughts.

Chris

[Robert Trakofler]

oh wow i love this, you are a rhyming queen you could make a rhyme out of cement mixing instructions! amazing as usual cadence as well and your subject matter is so personal to us... it relates in such a way as it is you and the readers thoughts intertwined a very fine trick to do. The bunny has trust issues too... but has a bad brain so forgiveness comes in time but at a certain threshold the black stain permeates even my bad processing and i reach a point where i cant even look at the person and then the bunny is gone

[Chris Shaw]

Ah Bunny, you make me smile. A rhyme out of cement mixing instructions? Thank you for sharing you. I have trust issues stemming from the past. Every now and again, I rattle off a poem about it. Always appreciate your visits.

Chris

[Dr. YumnaKay]

It takes everything to build up trust, and even less than a second to break it off like it never existed. I like this one, indeed a 'costly fix' and even then, damaged beyond repair. I think trust matters more in a relationship than love...
Good write, this one.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Dr Y. Yes, once trust is broken, relationships change. You are right, trust takes time to build and can be broken in no time at all. Always good to see you here.

Chris

[john l smith]

when you look at the animal kingdom, building trust between a wilderness animal and a human takes forever and once broken is rarely repairable.
Humans seem to be, usually, more accommodating but a broken love is a tricky thing.
Hope this is no more than a poem

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dave. I would agree with your thoughts here re the differences between trust re animal /human relationships and human relationships. Nothing to concern yourself about, it's just a poem. I appreciate your visit.

Chris