Memory clouds

I'm coming to a crossroads in my real life

When I was young
in another life
 wore a uniform
 had a new wife

Big obligations
Grandiose plans
A wife at my side
life would expand

Then we got orders
We were deployed
stressed to breaking
marriage destroyed

Off came the uniform
promptly divorced
Gina had problems
A matter of course

Bulimic bi-polar
Gorgeous thin hipped
complex and difficult
smart as a whip

I wonder if Gina
would talk to me now
look in my eyes
or stare at the ground

She would hate Lexus
Say she was dumb
rolling her eyes
she would make fun

Gina could be
ugly and cruel
say hurtful things
make you her tool

That isn't Lexus
She's a sweetheart
A loving spirit
playing her part

Hard not to love
a woman like her
It's all just to easy
A thought that occurs

Nothing was easy
In Gina's mad life
One day fantastic
followed by strife

She was incredible
When she was on top
but you always knew
the other boot drop

Lexus is more like
a soft easy fit
Beautiful woman
Not one for s**t

Memories of Gina
Fog up my brain
Was she dramatic
or truly insane

It doesn't matter
Gina's long gone
Lexus is here
Time to move on

Reviews

[Peter H]

we never forget our past love they exist within us inherently we only store them away in deeper darker places i enjoyed your write thoroughly i only wish this gina found happiness too .

[Baby Ricochet]

As do I. Thank you Peter

[Nia Hope]

Interesting way to think about love if that person from another life would like the person you are with now. Really like the descriptions keep it up!

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you Ankara

[TL Boehm]

I don't know why I like this - I just do. Maybe its because you've been through crap - and now you have someone in your life that you love - you have a good thing. And maybe that's enough of a reason to like a poem. I don't have to get all deep and wordy with a review. I can just say yup! and if I were across the table from you I could say "Skoal" and tip my glass to you. And it would be good.

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you tl

[Ryan]

Think you're better off with Lexus, just sayin'. but both have their pros and cons, really. depends on what you're in to. an ex-marine like you deserves a peaceful girl.
nice write :)

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you Ryan

[Ryan]

:)

[The Girl That Let You G..]

Gina sounds a troubled soul, at war with the world, Lexus sounds a peaceful soul, with nothing but love.
A beautiful write

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you Jade

[Marie]

Gina sounds exciting but dangerous...you've probably made a good choice...

[Baby Ricochet]

Oh she was. Thank you Marie

[Tate Morgan]

Well their comparisons seem diametric opposite However perhaps like new cloths Your Your new woman lexus will define the man.The first seemed a beauty outwardly but tortured inward.But the light that burns twice as bright lasts half as long.

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you Tate. It's good to see you

[Tate Morgan]

You are welcome sir. Sun is shinning Wind is a gentle breeze Hearts and souls abound today .

[Rita L. Sev]

Really excellent in its rhyme and rhythm! I like the balance too - the wisdom in realizing that one person is the right one, when compared to another. Great poem!

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you Rita

[Frieda P]

Hmmm, I guess Lexus loves this one, I'd not show it to Gina! Perhaps you made her insane, just saying. ;-)

[Baby Ricochet]

Me being gone for nearly half our marriage didn't matters a whole lot. Thanks for stopping by Frieda. I always enjoy hearing from you

[Pollai]

Its a good write, hope the happiness stays :)

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you Pollai