Colleen

Ten years ago,
they began as friends,
appearing to be a gift
that heaven sends.

In the ninth, she felt lonely.
He was pushing her away.
The eighth was the same.
It was driving her astray.

She finally heard the truth,
a few years ago.
It happened seven times,
and he could’ve said no.

It’s been six years,
since their marriage went away.
But she will not ever
forget that day.

He tried five times
to regain her trust,
but she just couldn’t chance
the man’s hidden lust.

She’s found a new friend
after nights of tears.
They’ve been together
for nearly four years.

She’s escaped the life
of three in the scene.
Two that belonged,
and one named Colleen.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009


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Date: 10/2/2009 10:33:00 PM
Roderick, congratulations on making the first round of the contest...Raul
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Date: 9/24/2009 12:48:00 PM
Double congrats go out to you for your success in round one of the competition. Good luck! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 9/24/2009 11:40:00 AM
Congratulations on your poem making it through the first round.Wishing you the best in the finals. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/23/2009 2:45:00 PM
Been a long time since you've posted here at the Soup, Mr. Jones ... smile ... hope you return soon with lots more winning writes!!
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Date: 6/25/2009 11:03:00 AM
Congratulations on your featured poem this week. May you have many more. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/25/2009 10:26:00 AM
Congratulations on "Colleen" being featured. Vince
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Date: 6/24/2009 7:36:00 AM
This is wonderful,..congrats on it being featured this week !
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Date: 6/23/2009 2:00:00 PM
Congratulations onyour featured poetry. Ernilando
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Date: 6/22/2009 4:39:00 AM
This is great,..congrats on it being featured this week !! james
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Date: 6/21/2009 6:36:00 PM
This poem flows well and makes your point with creative flair. Congratulations on having it featured. Wishing you ongoing success with your writing. Karen
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Date: 5/31/2009 11:06:00 AM
great flow of words and lots to think about. this is a creative piece. keep writing. Adeleke
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