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Shattered Lives

After all these years, we've weathered many a heavy storm
Now my life is empty with no one to keep me warm
Bitter tears I've sadly wept, I begged you not to let me go
You couldn't look me in the eye  - you didn't want to know

I thought she was my best friend, we’d been through thick and thin
She wormed her way into our lives – oh boy she took me in
Stole your heart away from me, now its no longer you and me
Today we signed the papers, and finally you are free

How do I explain to our kids that daddy no longer lives here
That you prefer that sneaky cow and your pints of beer
Yes you can say I am bitter, gave you the best years of my life
Seventeen years together, now I’m no longer your wife

My world is shattered and broken, silent tears fall like rain
Maybe in time I’ll move on when my heart's not filled with pain

18th April 2015

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Rachel Preston July 12, 2015 at 5:13 PM Can't believe, but also very pleased that this is not a personal experience for you. You have such talent... well that's the opinion of a newbie to poetry :-) x Jan Allison July 13, 2015 at 3:00 AM I truly have no idea where the poems come from Rachel i simply have to go with the flow of my muse - happy or sad real or fiction it just appears like magic and I have no control of what comes out:-) hugs Jan xx

Barbara Campbell July 6, 2015 at 5:23 PM I looked at some of your work. It was hard to tell if this was your personal experience. I think that says a lot. Barbara Jan Allison July 6, 2015 at 5:26 PM Purely a fiction write I am thankful to say but sadly I know these situations so happen:-( hugs jan xx

Franklin Price May 17, 2015 at 8:22 AM You don't deserve to have to write such a poem. Persevere. Jan Allison May 17, 2015 at 8:26 AM Thankfully it is purely fiction for me Franklin but i am sure there are others who can realte to it:-) Hugs Jan xx

Funom Makama April 26, 2015 at 11:07 AM Sound poetry like a mid night song scrubbing the mind to peace and comfort. I love everything about this page and a 7 definitely. Jan Allison April 26, 2015 at 11:18 AM Thanks so much for dropping by Funom:-) Hugs Jan xx

Leslie Scardigno April 25, 2015 at 3:37 PM You captured the pain of betrayal perfectly. Beautiful. Jan Allison April 25, 2015 at 5:59 PM Thanks Leslie:-) Hugs Jan xx

James Fraser April 20, 2015 at 1:37 PM A scene displayed through your words many a time Jan. Fiction that reads so real, hugs//James xxx Jan Allison April 20, 2015 at 1:42 PM Thanks James and so many people get hurt:-( Hugs Jan xx

Constance La France April 20, 2015 at 9:48 AM Jan, your work of fiction, is another's reality, you captured the pain of rejection so well with your pen, the pain not just of self but to the children in a marriage gone bad, well done 7 and thanks for visiting my poem, The Past Eternal in Dreams Jan Allison April 20, 2015 at 11:04 AM I have to go with my muse Broken Wings - so good to see you writing humourous poems too and well as your sad ones which I love too:-) Hugs Jan xx

Jaycee Cervenka April 19, 2015 at 8:38 AM You packed a lot of intrigue into this short write. The sadness surrounds it. I'm glad it's not auto My hubby is always suprised by what drips grom my pen. A lot has been on marriage and the break up of a long-term one because my bff is struggling. It has brought some very good discussions though. HUGS~Janet Jan Allison April 19, 2015 at 8:57 AM I was listening to rock music with hubby - 10 mins later this was penned - Like you i have to go with the flow of my muse - i can do nothing about it either:-) Hugs jan xx

Lei Strauss April 19, 2015 at 7:37 AM This is sad...Reminds me of something Jan Allison April 19, 2015 at 7:44 AM Very sad when it happens Lei:-) Hugs jan xx

Jack Horne April 19, 2015 at 5:21 AM sad and very powerful write, my friend - pleased to see below that it's pure fiction Jan Allison April 19, 2015 at 6:33 AM Yes thankfully it is fiction for me Jack but sadly these things do happen:-( Hugs Jan xx

Kp Nunez April 19, 2015 at 2:16 AM A sad, compelling read, my friend. This is actually happening around us, right, Jan? You were able to write it in the first person. This must be inspired by someone you know. a 7. Hugs! :) Jan Allison April 19, 2015 at 4:55 AM It simply came to me when I was sitting listening to music with my hubby - he was a bit shocked when i read it to him - pretty rare for me to come up with such sad stuff but i have to go with the flow of my pen:-) Hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich April 18, 2015 at 11:12 PM Jan, something about this seems so familiar. you must have done a similar one. I really like it. it's not true though, is it? How can I not know that?? Jan Allison April 19, 2015 at 4:53 AM I wrote one last year I think Andrea or maybe Darren and i did one I can't remember - just have to go with the flow of my pen:-( hugs jan xx

Tim Smith April 18, 2015 at 10:04 PM Jan you hit right in my heart.... I just try to be there for the kids as much as I can....a fav Tim Jan Allison April 19, 2015 at 4:51 AM Thanks Tim - you are an amazing dad that I do know:-) Hugs jan xx

Barbara Gorelick April 18, 2015 at 9:42 PM we;;. I hope this poetic license and not something you are dealing with. This HURTS. Well written though painful to read. BG Jan Allison April 19, 2015 at 4:50 AM Pure fiction on my part Barbara - I have no idea where it came from but I have to go with the flow of my pen:-( Hugs jan xx

Lindsay Laurie April 18, 2015 at 9:22 PM G'day Jan... only time can heal the topic of your poem Jan; and the help from family or real friends - Lindsay Jan Allison April 19, 2015 at 4:49 AM Thanks for the lovely comment Lindsay - its so so sad when this does happen:-( Hugs jan xx

Cecilia Macfarlane April 18, 2015 at 9:14 PM Powerful and heartbreaking write Jan, can feel the betrayal in every line. Hugs Jan Allison April 19, 2015 at 4:48 AM Thanks Cecilia:-) Hugs jan xx

Kelly Deschler April 18, 2015 at 8:54 PM I see heartbreaking stories like this and it always makes me think twice about wanting to get married one day. I hope the pain will ease soon for you, my friend... These lines are very emotive and genuine. A really well written piece! Jan Allison April 19, 2015 at 4:47 AM It is pure fiction on my part Kelly I just have to go with the flow of my pen which usually goes for humour - this one came out of no where! Follow your heart my friend don't miss out on the chance of finding happiness :-) Hugs jan xx

Ilene Bauer April 18, 2015 at 8:47 PM very powerful, jan! you've told this sad and familiar story very well... Jan Allison April 19, 2015 at 4:44 AM Thanks Ilene this came to me last night and I simply have to go with the flow of my muse:-( Hugs jan xx

The Grahamburglar April 18, 2015 at 6:56 PM Haunting and heartbreaking. Curiously, the captcha to "validate" this comment is 5EX. Jan Allison April 18, 2015 at 6:59 PM Thanks for dropping by Preston:-) I had a very apt Captcha today when I was commenting on a funny poem it was 'AHA' :-) Hugs jan xx

Charmaine Chircop April 18, 2015 at 5:57 PM A favourite Jan...It describes so deeply the pain of betrayal from those who are to be trusted theost..The husband and the bestfriend..Selfishness at its nest..With no care for the kids and how it destroys their happiness.Childrem always suffer most for unsensible desires..Excellent post. Judy Konos April 18, 2015 at 6:50 PM I agree with Charmaine! It happened to my mom with exception was a Secretary! Jan Allison April 18, 2015 at 6:00 PM Thanks Charma for the lovely comment and for favouriting my poem:-) Hugs Jan xx