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FICTIONAL POEM FOR Refrains in 8 Poetry Contest sponsored by Joseph May 03/16/25

Betrayal


On my pillow I found blonde hair
You admit you’d had an affair
I’m heartbroken, how long I cried
I can’t believe how much you’ve lied

Those days you were ‘working away’
I know you were with your P.A
Posh meals for two can’t be denied
I can’t believe how much you’ve lied

Wedding vows meant nothing to you
Pack your bags, because we are through
Your lover can stand by your side
I can’t believe how much you’ve lied

Our marriage has now run its course
I’m actively seeking divorce
Your adultery I won’t hide
I can’t believe how much you’ve lied

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Terry Flood

Date: 3/21/2025 5:25:00 PM

I know this is fictional, Jan, but I know deep in my being how this can crucify a person. “It was only sex” is the excuse of one who neither loves nor respects their ‘other’. Congrats on a worthy win. Terry

Edward Ebbs

Date: 3/21/2025 12:40:00 PM

Jan, I can't imagine how much this betrayal hurts. Congrats on your win in sharing these heartfelt moments. Just Ed

Karen Jones

Date: 3/21/2025 10:47:00 AM

Jan this hits home for many people who dealt with infidelity in a cheating spouse. You touch on a raw tender subject very well! Congratulations on your win!

Terry Miller

Date: 3/21/2025 8:36:00 AM

Back with congratulations

Jan Allison
Date: 3/21/2025 8:40:00 AM

thanks so much Terry xx

Joseph May

Date: 3/21/2025 7:15:00 AM

The agony of betrayal, Very nicely penned Jan, Congrats on your win

Jan Allison
Date: 3/21/2025 8:40:00 AM

Thanks so much for my placement Joseph, i do go out of my comfort zone and write deep poems if i need to but I much prefer humour xx hugs jan xx

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 3/17/2025 4:24:00 PM

What a self- gratifying dog. And in your own bed. Question, do you keep that bed, or throw it out. Good luck with the contest. I didn't listen to God.

Jan Allison
Date: 3/21/2025 8:38:00 AM

i would kick him out and burn the bed lol:-) we married in a registry office i dont recall specific vows - am not religious see too much hypocrisy - like Moors Murderer Myra Hindley turning to catholicism in prison and her sins (the murder of about 4 children with her partner ian brady) were absolved ... dont get me started lol. hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/17/2025 1:52:00 PM

Nice one, Jan I really like Joseph's contests.

Jan Allison
Date: 3/21/2025 8:35:00 AM

me too Andrea they are quite a challenge! hugs jan not mailed you in ages I must catch up!

David Kavanagh

Date: 3/17/2025 1:13:00 PM

Hey maybe it was the blonde hairs from a judge’s wig you found on your pillow, make sure you do a bit more research before you go to divorce court lol! I say in jest! Yeah life is full of lies truth be told Jan, even the judiciary system gets shown up from time to time, glad this is fiction, cheers David

Jan Allison
Date: 3/21/2025 8:35:00 AM

we have a friend who does a sunday night show - she is the station's religious correspondent, a cannon in the church - she plays glen miller type music, easy listening. she was off one Sunday - the guy who stood in played 'patricia the stripper' i was creased up - she had a wry smile when we told her !

David Kavanagh
Date: 3/17/2025 1:35:00 PM

Yes it’s a brilliant song Jan (the girl was in her working clothes) case dismissed lol!

Jan Allison
Date: 3/17/2025 1:24:00 PM

Your comment about the judges wig made me smile - Have you ever heard Patricia the stripper by Chris De burgh lol - thankfully its fictional for me but others can relate to the poem. hugs Jan xx

Terry Miller

Date: 3/17/2025 9:22:00 AM

This is so well written with style and flow, GL in the contest

Jan Allison
Date: 3/17/2025 11:03:00 AM

Thanks Terry:-) hugs Jan xx

Duke Beaufort

Date: 3/17/2025 8:27:00 AM

Jan, although this is fiction, you're providing a good example of how we should deal with infidelity. I love the peaceful manner you use the abbreviation P.A. In any case, it's fun to read this first from the view of a man as well as a woman. Equal opportunity. Smiles and thanks for one key to a long lasting relationship if one desires it.

Jan Allison
Date: 3/17/2025 11:02:00 AM

Thanks Duke, thankfully fiction for me but i know others who can relate to adultery in their marriage. hugs jan xx

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 3/17/2025 7:18:00 AM

Dear Jan, I know this is a fictional work but I can feel the weight of the words you’ve written, the deep pain and betrayal that you’ve expressed so honestly. I think the ability to share rawness of your emotions is undeniable, and I know it takes the strength of a poet to put those feelings down on paper. When trust is shattered, it’s like the ground beneath us disappears. Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Jan Allison
Date: 3/17/2025 11:01:00 AM

Thanks Daniel, I was stuck in a quandary many years ago - my hubbies friends wife was having an affair with a guy i worked with -I was threatened with losing my job if i told they guy - i did tell my hubby though. when the news finally broke my hubbies pal went bananas at me but there were many others who knew and it wasn't mine or my hubbies place to tell. such is life eh. hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/17/2025 3:33:00 AM

- On your pillow... talk about being a "slippery fish"... let him go... nothing to collect... find a goldfish :) - Best wishes in the contest, Jan :) - hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/17/2025 6:24:00 AM

you don't need to go for a walk :)))

Jan Allison
Date: 3/17/2025 5:21:00 AM

lol goldfish are boring pets lol, am lucky its fictional for me! hugs jan xx

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 3/17/2025 3:15:00 AM

Well I hope this is fiction. It is well written and the situation is so common. Sandra, my daughter, says that on parents day, she meets more divorced people that others.

Jan Allison
Date: 3/17/2025 3:23:00 AM

It's pure fiction for me Victor - we have had the pleasure of meeting you and your lovely Liliane too and have such lovely memories of our holidays in Malta - we wont be visiting this year as we have other holidays planned in the Uk and Madeira:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/16/2025 10:18:00 PM

She's better off without him, lies in a relationship spells doom, once the trust is gone it's game over. Tom

Jan Allison
Date: 3/17/2025 3:07:00 AM

agreed Tom and to find she had been in the marital bed too - it would be very hard to forgive and forget such betrayal:-( hugs Jan xx

Quoth Theraven

Date: 3/16/2025 6:34:00 PM

Jan, Ooph! Betrayal, and aptly named in this poem. Described well and with fine detail the havoc and pain that lies and deception bring. Though wondered on the meaning of 'P.A' in this write(?) -Richard

Jan Allison
Date: 3/17/2025 3:06:00 AM

I thought the term P A Was well known for personal assistant - can only hope Joseph knows it or its N.A (not applicable) for me :-) hugs jan xx