Sunita U.D Palawon Poet Free verse

Golden Jubilee

Golden Jubilee

We cut the 50th wedding anniversary cake.
We hold hands and smile beaming 
as we look into each other's eyes.
The colony we created applause.
What's not on the list?..
Cheers, toast, poses, selfies...
We stand, a legendary example.
I am happy I could take it all in the path.
A path of togetherness and sharing.
I eye him affectionately as he 
goes around clinking his glass with the 
younger generation..
He turns to thank me for my constant 
support all through the journey...
And my great understanding, my patience,
My dedication, my overwhelming love.
Indeed, I'm very understanding..
I thought of all the flings he had
And I knew about all of them but 
never ever mentioned them to him.
He will never know that when I would 
suddenly threw the idea for a party,
of a weekend out or a craze for shopping,
It was to appease my pain and deception
and refuel myself to sustain this marriage.
But I love him and love him more for not 
having made me feel the second best
Or less beautiful, or less desirable.
We are afterall an awesome couple
of our own passing generation!!!

© Sunita UPD

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Victor Buhagiar November 14, 2020 at 1:15 AM How glad i am to be reading this wonderful poem. Love is sharing. ~~ Sunita U.D Palawon December 17, 2020 at 12:07 PM Dear friend so glad to have your valuable comments on my poem. Thanks and all the best.:)

Pontsho Tshabalala June 26, 2020 at 5:02 AM Woow.. your poem reveals the beauty of been love with someone you love dearly. As long as their respect for you give you peace, your joy will never fade away in that marriage. Love is strong and powerful. When you have a small jar you are easily and constantly hurt. The poem heals my soul. well done Sunita U.D Palawon December 17, 2020 at 12:06 PM That's very true but unfortunately it doesn't happen for evl. Thanks for the read.:)

Connie Marcum Wong June 18, 2020 at 3:47 PM If vows taken for better or worse are meaningful, forgiveness is all part of the equation! You must feel that great of love to overlook his weakness which may stem from his observations as he was growing up. You are a strong and wise woman Sunita, whose understanding heart is large enough for the both of you. Congratulations on your milestone anniversary. I hope you are well and I hope to see you posting again. Much love and blessings xxoo Sunita U.D Palawon December 17, 2020 at 12:05 PM Thanks dear friend but this is not about me...it's just a muse on happy relationship which goes to the end. :)