A Joint Account of Love

A joint account of love

You asked, we to open, my darling 

An idea, I certainly applauded 

With all my soul’s might  


But


To my dismay soon realized  

That the only one depositing was I 

While you, always amounts withdrew

Till all was gone, then you took a hike! 


 

© Demetrios Trifiatis
  24 FEBRUARY 2015
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Kiser Avatar
February 25, 2015 at 5:55 PM
That's the way it goes...you've penned it well.
Trifiatis Avatar
February 26, 2015 at 7:42 AM
Unfortunately, yes, my dearest, M.L. Kiser. although sometimes it is for the best, as it was in this case! Thank you so very much for taking the time to comment in such a lovely way!
Roper Avatar
February 25, 2015 at 10:49 AM
It happens so often in life, but benefits are greater in other storehouses. Wonderful words of wisdom Blessings
Trifiatis Avatar
February 25, 2015 at 10:57 AM
Thank you so much, dear Eve! Unfortunately it happens too often but sometimes is for the best! God bless you and a smile from me.
Fisher Avatar
February 24, 2015 at 7:30 PM
Great title and a clever subject.
Trifiatis Avatar
February 25, 2015 at 1:06 AM
David, thank you for visiting me! I appreciate your comment very much!
Pinet Avatar
February 24, 2015 at 12:30 PM
Your words speak with the power of experience and your mind set caress the page with soft strokes of humor. Emile.
Trifiatis Avatar
February 24, 2015 at 12:58 PM
Merci, mon ami, Emile! thank you so much for the nobility of your appraisal!
Relish Avatar
February 24, 2015 at 8:25 AM
aww a one sided love sure hurts... touching write my friend.. and true.. nad
Trifiatis Avatar
February 24, 2015 at 9:20 AM
Thank you, Nad, very kind of you to visit!
Lamoureux Avatar
February 24, 2015 at 7:05 AM
Great Metophor!
Trifiatis Avatar
February 24, 2015 at 7:11 AM
Thank you, Richard! Imagine the poor fellow though for whom was not a metaphor but reality!
A. Sharma Avatar
February 24, 2015 at 2:54 AM
Well thats a betrayal Demetrios,, well crafted write! God bless!
Trifiatis Avatar
February 24, 2015 at 5:21 AM
It seems that it is, Dr. Upma. As you very well know, life is full of situations like that but we still have to be optimistic and keep looking till the right one walks into our life! Thank you so much for your kind visit and comment!
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