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Insidious

Her lipsticks lost some while ago; thrown angrily into the bin. Lips now bare, it wasn't such a blow, she thought, taking her second Gin. It's not right for my position it made her look a tart, he said. It's not much of a submission, she thought, making the marriage bed. Last year, he sold the second car I'll take you where you need to be. No need for me to travel far, she thought, preparing evening tea. The checks she signs are now declined her credit card is cut in two, A weight's been lifted from my mind, she thought when serving him his brew. You need to stay at home all week, you know that is a woman's place. I will; I'd better not misspeak, she thought while staring into space. You can repair that dress of yours I need to buy myself a suit. So what! I never go outdoors, she thought. Then whispered, what a brute!

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Date: 7/21/2023 1:13:00 PM
Terry, what a sad poem for this soul, I could never live like this, wonderful writing and and congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge I Words !
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Terry Miller
Date: 7/24/2023 2:25:00 AM
Thank you Constance and for running these contests, I really enjoy writing for them.
Date: 7/8/2023 4:43:00 AM
I thought a bit of revenge was brewing, Very nicely done
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Terry Miller
Date: 7/12/2023 5:12:00 AM
Thank you, Joseph
Date: 7/7/2023 8:28:00 PM
Compulsions on a wife will lead to robbing her individuality. Marriage prospers only there where couples respect each other and make some adjustments to make the other happy. Great Poem, Terry.
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Terry Miller
Date: 7/12/2023 5:13:00 AM
I agree, thank you.
Date: 7/7/2023 5:40:00 AM
- A wife should not be forced to submit to her husband .. she has the right to live her own life (even if they are married) ... many religions believe it is right ... it is too old fashioned . .. we live in a different time ... it should be prohibited by law ... a great poem ... congrats on your win, Terry :) -
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Terry Miller
Date: 7/12/2023 5:13:00 AM
Indeed! Thank you so much
Date: 7/7/2023 5:05:00 AM
My friend Terry, I extend my felicitations on your win in the contest. Alas, a somber occurrence has befallen someone dear, for she has now become an enigma, concealed from sight, voiceless, and her whereabouts remain a mystery. May we beseech the divine providence of the Lord to illuminate her path homeward.
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Terry Miller
Date: 7/12/2023 5:14:00 AM
I hope so, indeed. Thank you for your visit, and congratulations; stay well.
Date: 7/6/2023 1:02:00 PM
Terry, sadly this has happened to someone close, she’s now unseen, unheard and address unknown, I pray that the Lord will guide her home… Belle
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Terry Miller
Date: 7/7/2023 4:16:00 AM
Oh, Belle, I hope so
Date: 7/6/2023 8:40:00 AM
What a sad scenario yiu have painted with your words, No one really knows what goes on behind closed doors Terry, sadly its a stark slice of reality for some women:-( hugs Jan xx
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Terry Miller
Date: 7/6/2023 9:01:00 AM
Thank you, Jan, for visiting and for your kind words it is indeed a stark reality for some women something I was attempting to point out with this poem.

Book: Shattered Sighs