My View of You

Your arm wraps 
around her shoulder.
She slips in—wears you
easily and steps in the place
that was our embrace 
for eighteen years.
This looks so effortless for you.

Out of breath—
my life crosses the finish line
of a marathon-marriage to this 
slow-motion, surreal, stream of  pain.
Unsteady on my feet like a nervous bride,
my forevers and until death vows
unceremoniously fade..
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Kinard Avatar
January 8, 2024 at 5:03 PM
I hope your love life gets better.
De Beaulieu Avatar
January 8, 2024 at 11:36 AM
Hello Tamra, yes it hurts when a marriage falls apart. It also hurts when the husband cheats. What happened to the marriage vows? is it only one person that believes in the marriage vows? /Darlene/
Gwaltney Bales Avatar
January 7, 2024 at 10:59 PM
Oh my, Tamra, this poem could have been written by me, though not as beautifully. May I just say it speaks to me, and then some! Thank you! Ellen
Encarnacion Avatar
January 7, 2024 at 5:47 PM
This poem really moved me because I can feel every word and my heart despairs. I feel you .
Brown Avatar
April 11, 2011 at 7:17 AM
I have stopped by to read some of your excellent poetry today Tamra. I hope to be back soon to read more. I wish you the best with your writing always. Love, Carol
Orozco Avatar
December 24, 2009 at 8:32 PM
Beautiful poem indeed- ed
Mason Avatar
August 22, 2009 at 10:39 AM
Very poignant write here, Tamra. So much expressed with few words! Really a keeper that I've added to my favorites list. The marathon marriage to the slow-motion pain and the vows at the end ... its an incredible piece!!
Burton Avatar
August 21, 2009 at 6:40 PM
well written and i also enjyed the natural flow... enjoy your weekend. :)
Brown Avatar
August 19, 2009 at 5:17 AM
I missed reading so many extremely outstanding poems yesterday. I hope to get them read today. Thank you for sharing your writing with us Tamra. Love, Carol
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