Victor Buhagiar Poet Free verse

The Ache of An Abandoned Wife

She did not have to guess.
She felt it in her bones. 
Unfaithful he always was,
Unfaithful he'll always be.
She knew where he would be.
 
Anger flared in the pit of her stomach,
A heart-wrenching in the ache of fire.
What could she do?  Revenge?
She rejected such thoughts 
Knowing well enough 
She was no match against him.
Why couldn't he love only her?
Why did he leave her dehydrated of love?
 
As in the Fall, her love-like leaves
Fell down, turned brown,
Definitely to be lost forever.
She'll do without him, come what may.
Thus she lay on her settee, love choked,
Folded herself foetus-like,
Relishing the darkness of her abode.
 
Another lonely night, cursing her dreams.
A wave of nausea gripped her soul,
Knew she'll have to take her medication
Before she really turned sick.
She swallowed the two pills,
She would not please him and have more.
But she could not resist
Drinking ruby red dry wine.

She felt confused. Did she swallow her pills?  
Doubt after doubt after doubt.
Her bottle seemed empty. 
So she drank some more.
Finally, she slept 
Alone, abandoned on the settee.

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Andrea Dietrich October 23, 2023 at 5:33 PM Gosh was he trying to kill her? So sad s tale

Deb M October 16, 2023 at 10:14 AM Such a sad write but unfortunately a common plight! A lovely poem Victor! Cuddles…Debx

Silent One October 15, 2023 at 3:02 AM DAmn this one is so dark and heart breaking.. how awful that so many actually go through this.. so many vile humans in this world, especially those who act like saints... great storytelling in your poem..

Joanna Daniel October 14, 2023 at 4:17 AM Really a sad plight..

Valsa George October 13, 2023 at 9:04 PM So heart wrenching is her story. No wife can tolerate an unfaithful husband. All other vices can be forgiven, but no woman can forgive infidelty in married life. If it is repeated, the tolerance level will break all bounds. Let the abandoned wife rise into a new dawn all by herself to script a new chapter in life. Great narration.

Bill Baker October 13, 2023 at 5:48 PM Deep emotions and feelings expressed in your fine poetic manner, Victor. A sad way to have to survive without the love you once had. Good poetry, my friend. Write On! Bill

Maria Williams October 13, 2023 at 5:18 PM Alas the ache of an abandoned wife. So many emotions, so many doubts. You've captured the ache so well in your lines dearest Victor. At last she got peace. Hugs

Jerry Brotherton October 13, 2023 at 4:44 PM A sad tale my friend. An emotionally charged poem.

I Am Anaya October 13, 2023 at 10:10 AM When attachment is broken. Drowning sorrows of abandonment takes place. One can only wish them courage and strength on their painful journey. Good share!

Eve Roper October 12, 2023 at 10:32 PM Very sad heartfelt poem, another great story. hugs my friend.

Mystic Rose Rose October 12, 2023 at 3:17 PM How dad when a woman feels dejected and abandoned this way. I pray its a fictional story Victor, to heart breaking if it were real. Victor Buhagiar October 13, 2023 at 1:41 AM It is fiction for me, but in real life it happened, I think. HUGS. Victor

Mike Gentile October 12, 2023 at 12:47 PM Victor, you've created a deeply emotional state of a situation shared by many! So well crafted!!

Kim Rodrigues October 12, 2023 at 12:38 PM A very sad tale. How many suffer such fate.

Evelyn Judy Buehler October 12, 2023 at 12:35 PM The touching tale of the sad, lonely wife was so well portrayed, Victor. Excellently written!

Jan Allison October 12, 2023 at 11:38 AM I am choked up reading this poignant piece Victor and it is no wonder people turn to drink and pills to try and blot out the pain in their heart. hugs Jan xx

Unseeking Seeker October 12, 2023 at 9:03 AM That hollow sinking feeling of abandonment. Powerful, piercing, poignant.

Vijay Pandit October 12, 2023 at 6:18 AM Sad yet powerful and true to life. Excellent as always, Victor.

Sotto Poet October 12, 2023 at 5:45 AM I deeply appreciate your stunningly compassionate soul. Your poem, Victor, is an awe-inspiring masterpiece that strikes a chord within. The chosen title, "The Ache of Abandonment," is utterly fitting, perfectly capturing the overwhelming sensation of being left behind due to betrayal. This is a fave. Victor Buhagiar October 12, 2023 at 5:47 AM Thank you, Sotto. Regards.

Anne-Lise Andresen October 12, 2023 at 2:11 AM - A skilfully written poem - I feel the pain ... touches me deep in my heart, Victor - hugs

Ink Empress October 12, 2023 at 1:47 AM What a poignant and soul stirring write this is, so many women go through this as i have heard, and i especially love “ As in the Fall, her love-like leaves Fell down, turned brown” what a Clever simile, the way this flows with such deeply moving thoughts is impeccable! Its so good to always read your poems! They are always something unique and touching. Sending you light always

Bj Legros Kelley October 12, 2023 at 1:05 AM This is so sad Victor. Well written. Bj Legros Kelley October 14, 2023 at 2:21 AM Yes, and I went over to see the poem and commented. I liked it! It is a very thought provoking 12 Days of Christmas poem that I hadn't seen as I wasn't yet on PS till 2021. I too have wondered about that Christmas Carol! :) Victor Buhagiar October 12, 2023 at 1:34 AM Did you see my soup mail?

Karen Jones October 12, 2023 at 1:02 AM Victor you have unveiled the powerful pain of despair and sorrow in this write. It is as if her heart was sending you a direct email from the pit of her misery. Great job! I was left wondering if she overdosed? Hoping she did not as he would benefit not her.