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After all these years, we've weathered many a heavy storm Now my life is empty with no one to keep me warm Bitter tears I've sadly wept, I begged you not to let me go You couldn't look me in the eye - you didn't want to know I thought she was my best friend, we’d been through thick and thin She wormed her way into our lives – oh boy she took me in Stole your heart away from me, now its no longer you and me Today we signed the papers, and finally you are free How do I explain to our kids that daddy no longer lives here That you prefer that sneaky cow and your pints of beer Yes you can say I am bitter, gave you the best years of my life Seventeen years together, now I’m no longer your wife My world is shattered and broken, silent tears fall like rain Maybe in time I’ll move on when my heart's not filled with pain 18th April 2015

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Rachel Preston

Date: 7/12/2015 5:13:00 PM

Can't believe, but also very pleased that this is not a personal experience for you. You have such talent... well that's the opinion of a newbie to poetry :-) x

Jan Allison
Date: 7/13/2015 3:00:00 AM

I truly have no idea where the poems come from Rachel i simply have to go with the flow of my muse - happy or sad real or fiction it just appears like magic and I have no control of what comes out:-) hugs Jan xx

Barbara Campbell

Date: 7/6/2015 5:23:00 PM

I looked at some of your work. It was hard to tell if this was your personal experience. I think that says a lot. Barbara

Jan Allison
Date: 7/6/2015 5:26:00 PM

Purely a fiction write I am thankful to say but sadly I know these situations so happen:-( hugs jan xx

Franklin Price

Date: 5/17/2015 8:22:00 AM

You don't deserve to have to write such a poem. Persevere.

Jan Allison
Date: 5/17/2015 8:26:00 AM

Thankfully it is purely fiction for me Franklin but i am sure there are others who can realte to it:-) Hugs Jan xx

Funom Makama

Date: 4/26/2015 11:07:00 AM

Sound poetry like a mid night song scrubbing the mind to peace and comfort. I love everything about this page and a 7 definitely.

Jan Allison
Date: 4/26/2015 11:18:00 AM

Thanks so much for dropping by Funom:-) Hugs Jan xx

Leslie Scardigno

Date: 4/25/2015 3:37:00 PM

You captured the pain of betrayal perfectly. Beautiful.

Jan Allison
Date: 4/25/2015 5:59:00 PM

Thanks Leslie:-) Hugs Jan xx

James Fraser

Date: 4/20/2015 1:37:00 PM

A scene displayed through your words many a time Jan. Fiction that reads so real, hugs//James xxx

Jan Allison
Date: 4/20/2015 1:42:00 PM

Thanks James and so many people get hurt:-( Hugs Jan xx

Constance La France

Date: 4/20/2015 9:48:00 AM

Jan, your work of fiction, is another's reality, you captured the pain of rejection so well with your pen, the pain not just of self but to the children in a marriage gone bad, well done 7 and thanks for visiting my poem, The Past Eternal in Dreams

Jan Allison
Date: 4/20/2015 11:04:00 AM

I have to go with my muse Broken Wings - so good to see you writing humourous poems too and well as your sad ones which I love too:-) Hugs Jan xx

Jaycee Cervenka

Date: 4/19/2015 8:38:00 AM

You packed a lot of intrigue into this short write. The sadness surrounds it. I'm glad it's not auto My hubby is always suprised by what drips grom my pen. A lot has been on marriage and the break up of a long-term one because my bff is struggling. It has brought some very good discussions though. HUGS~Janet

Jan Allison
Date: 4/19/2015 8:57:00 AM

I was listening to rock music with hubby - 10 mins later this was penned - Like you i have to go with the flow of my muse - i can do nothing about it either:-) Hugs jan xx

Lei Strauss

Date: 4/19/2015 7:37:00 AM

This is sad...Reminds me of something

Jan Allison
Date: 4/19/2015 7:44:00 AM

Very sad when it happens Lei:-) Hugs jan xx

Jack Horne

Date: 4/19/2015 5:21:00 AM

sad and very powerful write, my friend - pleased to see below that it's pure fiction

Jan Allison
Date: 4/19/2015 6:33:00 AM

Yes thankfully it is fiction for me Jack but sadly these things do happen:-( Hugs Jan xx

Kp Nunez

Date: 4/19/2015 2:16:00 AM

A sad, compelling read, my friend. This is actually happening around us, right, Jan? You were able to write it in the first person. This must be inspired by someone you know. a 7. Hugs! :)

Jan Allison
Date: 4/19/2015 4:55:00 AM

It simply came to me when I was sitting listening to music with my hubby - he was a bit shocked when i read it to him - pretty rare for me to come up with such sad stuff but i have to go with the flow of my pen:-) Hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/18/2015 11:12:00 PM

Jan, something about this seems so familiar. you must have done a similar one. I really like it. it's not true though, is it? How can I not know that??

Jan Allison
Date: 4/19/2015 4:53:00 AM

I wrote one last year I think Andrea or maybe Darren and i did one I can't remember - just have to go with the flow of my pen:-( hugs jan xx

Tim Smith

Date: 4/18/2015 10:04:00 PM

Jan you hit right in my heart.... I just try to be there for the kids as much as I can....a fav Tim

Jan Allison
Date: 4/19/2015 4:51:00 AM

Thanks Tim - you are an amazing dad that I do know:-) Hugs jan xx

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 4/18/2015 9:42:00 PM

we;;. I hope this poetic license and not something you are dealing with. This HURTS. Well written though painful to read. BG

Jan Allison
Date: 4/19/2015 4:50:00 AM

Pure fiction on my part Barbara - I have no idea where it came from but I have to go with the flow of my pen:-( Hugs jan xx

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 4/18/2015 9:22:00 PM

G'day Jan... only time can heal the topic of your poem Jan; and the help from family or real friends - Lindsay

Jan Allison
Date: 4/19/2015 4:49:00 AM

Thanks for the lovely comment Lindsay - its so so sad when this does happen:-( Hugs jan xx

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 4/18/2015 9:14:00 PM

Powerful and heartbreaking write Jan, can feel the betrayal in every line. Hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 4/19/2015 4:48:00 AM

Thanks Cecilia:-) Hugs jan xx

Kelly Deschler

Date: 4/18/2015 8:54:00 PM

I see heartbreaking stories like this and it always makes me think twice about wanting to get married one day. I hope the pain will ease soon for you, my friend... These lines are very emotive and genuine. A really well written piece!

Jan Allison
Date: 4/19/2015 4:47:00 AM

It is pure fiction on my part Kelly I just have to go with the flow of my pen which usually goes for humour - this one came out of no where! Follow your heart my friend don't miss out on the chance of finding happiness :-) Hugs jan xx

Ilene Bauer

Date: 4/18/2015 8:47:00 PM

very powerful, jan! you've told this sad and familiar story very well...

Jan Allison
Date: 4/19/2015 4:44:00 AM

Thanks Ilene this came to me last night and I simply have to go with the flow of my muse:-( Hugs jan xx

The Grahamburglar

Date: 4/18/2015 6:56:00 PM

Haunting and heartbreaking. Curiously, the captcha to "validate" this comment is 5EX.

Jan Allison
Date: 4/18/2015 6:59:00 PM

Thanks for dropping by Preston:-) I had a very apt Captcha today when I was commenting on a funny poem it was 'AHA' :-) Hugs jan xx

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 4/18/2015 5:57:00 PM

A favourite Jan...It describes so deeply the pain of betrayal from those who are to be trusted theost..The husband and the bestfriend..Selfishness at its nest..With no care for the kids and how it destroys their happiness.Childrem always suffer most for unsensible desires..Excellent post.

Judy Konos
Date: 4/18/2015 6:50:00 PM

I agree with Charmaine! It happened to my mom with exception was a Secretary!

Jan Allison
Date: 4/18/2015 6:00:00 PM

Thanks Charma for the lovely comment and for favouriting my poem:-) Hugs Jan xx