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Confession of a Love

She hated him.
Could she tell that to the shrink?
She hated the ex-lover with all her heart.
How dared he jilt her for that bit of a tart?
How dared he stab her to the hilt,
Straight to her broken heart?
 
The wound was deep and hurt 
Oh Lord, how it hurt.
Now she knew what a broken heart was.
But she would not cry.  Plenty of fish!
Her heart craved for love.
She'll love on the rebound.
What does she care?
 
So she'll confess all to the shrink.
Would he understand?
He looked so young, but
That's how she loved them:
Young and full of pluck.
 
To think how shy she was of him
during her first sessions.
So she would not open her heart,
but closed like a clam
she invented things.
 
Time had arrived for the truth.
She lay back on the couch.
She could see clouds
gathering outside the window.
An omen?  A memory?
Where were he and the tart?
On an isolated bench
under an umbrella?
Would those hailstones large as balls
were to fall on them.
She thought of snow and Christmas bells
but the hailstones rattled the window.
 
Then she realized, the stones
had the form of a zero.
Time to end a romance and start another.
She turned towards the shrink
and smiled and fantasized....
he was so handsome after all.
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M  Avatar
October 6, 2022 at 2:13 AM
Great poem Victor….quite the story! Debx
Skelly Avatar
October 4, 2022 at 2:35 AM
I am pretty sure that therapist heard the alarm bells as she "smiled" at him..Delice
Lawrence Avatar
October 2, 2022 at 6:40 PM
Victor, You captured me in your words and thoughts …. From beginning to end . What detailed imagery and emotions here to get embraced by ! I am ready for the next chapter ! Hugs and blessings, Susan :)
Edmonds  Avatar
October 2, 2022 at 5:01 PM
Love the story Victor, the ex didn’t deserve her, maybe the shrink would. Love on the couch is one way to rid the grouch from oneself… Belle
Tor Avatar
October 2, 2022 at 1:50 PM
Romantic story line Victor makes you wonder how many relationships these Phychiatrist have had with their patients...
Fowler Avatar
October 1, 2022 at 7:51 AM
And yet she continues to look for next ex-lover. Seems a pattern is forming, hmm? Nicely expressed Victor! Linda
Chiri Avatar
October 1, 2022 at 12:33 AM
I always have enjoyed your work Victor and I see you still do not disappoint true Lu enjoyed this!;)
Eslinger Avatar
September 30, 2022 at 11:11 PM
Victor! I enjoyed this character and her story, so familiar to the any woman. I’m curious to know if men think similarly when jilted?”fish in the sea” is told to every heartbreak, I think. And, I thank u for all your sent prayers & concern for me! Dear friend, I am a survivor with faith. Slow but steady & bolstered by loving & being loved. Bless you! Hugs
Milgate Avatar
September 30, 2022 at 12:19 PM
sounds like she needed to get rid of him as soon as possible. Too bad with a male shrink always good to have a woman therapist when dealing with romance. Oh well, realistic and interesting.
Rodrigues Avatar
September 30, 2022 at 11:16 AM
I could see that coming. For good or bad…would she trust the NEXT shrink?!
Dietrich Avatar
September 30, 2022 at 9:28 AM
hmmm, so did she have an illicit love affair with an ex-shrink? that's what this hints at to me. but maybe I am reading too much into it. Sorry I have been away so long. It's been a hard week. I have tons of poems to catch up on. great story telling, Victor
George Avatar
September 30, 2022 at 1:14 AM
Love never has a smooth course. Sometimes it leaves scars in th heart ! This journey into her true feelings is beautifully pictured!
Kendrick Avatar
September 29, 2022 at 1:28 PM
Ha!! Ha!! Poor shrink. I think it would be wise of him to follow the rules about not getting involved with a patient/client. Enjoyed reading your work. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara
Buehler Avatar
September 29, 2022 at 9:54 AM
Sometimes bouncing back from a failed love affair turns out to be a good thing. Especially when it leads to the love that is truly meant to be. Loved this story and its surprise ending, Victor. :)
Poet Avatar
September 29, 2022 at 9:27 AM
Love, like life, has its ups and downs, and Victor, we all must learn to ride them out. You have written a delightful poem. The climax of the poem does a wonderful job of conveying her emotional situation. Best regards and I hope your daughter is feeling better today.
Buhagiar Avatar
September 29, 2022 at 11:37 AM
Tomorrow, she has another operation. Hoping the last.
Andresen Avatar
September 29, 2022 at 5:40 AM
- ... "like bees to honey" :) - A lovely poem, Victor :) - Enjoy your day :) - hugs
Pandit Avatar
September 29, 2022 at 5:03 AM
A charming poem, Victor. Love has it ups and downs--such is life. The ending of the poem portrays well her state of mind.
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