Barbara Gorelick Poet Couplet

Self Respect

I placed my treasures at your feet
I gave you all my songs so sweet

Before my own I placed your need
"All for you..." my daily creed

My self worth in  your reflection
The biggest fear .. your rejection

Always expecting your rebuff
Knowing what  I had was not enough

Yes,  you turned and walked away
I always knew you wouldn't stay

A little pride at last I found
I turned away without a sound........

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Carol Sunshine Brown April 22, 2010 at 7:32 AM Oh yes dear Barbara your pride you did find. Excellent writing. Love, Carol

Carolyn Devonshire April 21, 2010 at 4:15 PM Turning away is the right thing to do when your needs aren't being met, but I sure do know how hard it is to do that, LNC. And James has offered to cook any fish we catch (or toss). Love, Carolyn

Chuck Keys April 21, 2010 at 8:26 AM wow. Little more needs to be said over such a sad experience. Very moving and deeply sensitive. Well stated; class act!

Carrie Richards April 21, 2010 at 7:55 AM This leaves a sad feeling of loss, so often seen in relationships gone wrong. Well done, Barbara.