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Disintigration of a Relationship

I sadly watch as she walks out the door searching for green pastures in which to lie leaving my heart in pieces on the floor and tear drops streaming from my eye and leaving me to wonder why. I wonder why my wife chooses to go what could it be that’s missing from her life I do not understand, I need to know my broken heart is filled with strife my soul is void without my wife. Without my wife my sad heart is hollow I feel like my life is coming undone surely eternal sleep will soon follow I feel like now the end’s begun What once was two is now just one. October 27, 2017

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Rhoda Tripp

Date: 1/6/2018 11:09:00 PM

You penned this well. I have a very difficult time with melancholy, heartbreak writes. Very nicely done.

John Gondolf
Date: 1/7/2018 2:41:00 PM

I have difficulties writing sad poems as well unless I'm in that mood. I had to dig deep on this one.

Susan Ashley

Date: 11/17/2017 6:42:00 PM

An achingly sad write John. I felt every line of your beautifully sorrowful poem. You captured your emotional devastation well with your heartfelt imagery and elegant writing. Excellent and enjoyed my friend!

John Gondolf
Date: 11/19/2017 11:55:00 AM

Susan, thank you for your lovely comments. It is sometimes hard for me to capture the emotional feelings of sadness and heart-break if that's not what I'm feeling at the time. I never have trouble capturing the feelings of passion and love. I always appreciate your thoughts and your visits, Susan. John

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/20/2017 7:18:00 PM

Very sad one, John. I wish I had seen this earlier to remind you to put broken-hearted in your title. It would have placed in the contest in that case. Try her next contest and read all the rules very carefully! (sorry for what you went through, but I can see from what you said below that you are fine now)

John Gondolf
Date: 10/20/2017 7:32:00 PM

Thank you for comments, Andrea. That was 37 Year’s ago, I really had to dig deep to remember those feelings. And yes, time has a way of healing all wounds.

Curtis Moorman

Date: 10/18/2017 5:55:00 AM

John, it happened to me the same way but I reminded her that even if the grass seemed greener it still has to be mowed. God is a God of restoration and will heal the hurt in His time. May His mercy be yours and bring you peace.

Matthew Anish

Date: 10/15/2017 11:14:00 PM

You express your feelings of loss eloquently in this work. Peace and Blessings Matthew Anish

John Gondolf
Date: 10/16/2017 5:51:00 AM

Thanks Matthew, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/14/2017 7:40:00 PM

Hi John, You captured the essence of "heartbreak" in this write. I felt the agony and pain within this piece. You expressed the devastation of losing a spouse very well. I wish you the best of luck in the contest-Alexis

John Gondolf
Date: 10/14/2017 9:25:00 PM

Alexis, thank you for your kind comments. Good luck to you as well.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 10/13/2017 8:41:00 PM

Loved the poem, also because, well, I was in your shoes so to speak! :)

John Gondolf
Date: 10/14/2017 6:37:00 AM

Arthur, glad you liked my poem. I hope time has healed your wounds as well.

Jan Allison

Date: 10/13/2017 4:22:00 PM

Absolutely heartbreaking rhyme John, I'm sure many can relate to this sad scenario:-( hugs jan xx

John Gondolf
Date: 10/13/2017 4:28:00 PM

Thanks, Jan. That was me many, many moons ago, more than I care to count. Over time I've come to realized that was not a bad thing.