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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

Date: 10/23/2023 5:33:00 PM

Gosh was he trying to kill her? So sad s tale

Deb M

Date: 10/16/2023 10:14:00 AM

Such a sad write but unfortunately a common plight! A lovely poem Victor! Cuddles…Debx

Silent One

Date: 10/15/2023 3:02:00 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

Date: 10/14/2023 4:17:00 AM

Really a sad plight..

Valsa George

Date: 10/13/2023 9:04:00 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

Date: 10/13/2023 5:48:00 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

Date: 10/13/2023 5:18:00 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

Date: 10/13/2023 4:44:00 PM

A sad tale my friend. An emotionally charged poem.

I Am Anaya

Date: 10/13/2023 10:10:00 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

Date: 10/12/2023 10:32:00 PM

Very sad heartfelt poem, another great story. hugs my friend.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 10/12/2023 3:17:00 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
Date: 10/13/2023 1:41:00 AM

It is fiction for me, but in real life it happened, I think. HUGS. Victor

Tom Woody

Date: 10/12/2023 1:32:00 PM

Quite devastating when someone cheats on an innocent mate. Temptations certainly abound, and we're all human, but we're better humans when we're not hurting someone else. Excellent poem

Mike Gentile

Date: 10/12/2023 12:47:00 PM

Victor, you've created a deeply emotional state of a situation shared by many! So well crafted!!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/12/2023 12:38:00 PM

A very sad tale. How many suffer such fate.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 10/12/2023 12:35:00 PM

The touching tale of the sad, lonely wife was so well portrayed, Victor. Excellently written!

Jan Allison

Date: 10/12/2023 11:38:00 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

Date: 10/12/2023 9:03:00 AM

That hollow sinking feeling of abandonment. Powerful, piercing, poignant.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/12/2023 6:18:00 AM

Sad yet powerful and true to life. Excellent as always, Victor.

Sotto Poet

Date: 10/12/2023 5:45:00 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
Date: 10/12/2023 5:47:00 AM

Thank you, Sotto. Regards.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/12/2023 4:09:00 AM

what a powerful and poignant poem, Victor. The 'ache of abandonment' was the perfect title. You summed up that feel of abandonment that comes with unfaithfulness. You told her story beautifully and I have to fav this one, Sara

Victor Buhagiar
Date: 10/12/2023 5:44:00 AM

Thank you. Regards.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/12/2023 2:11:00 AM

- A skilfully written poem - I feel the pain ... touches me deep in my heart, Victor - hugs

Ink Empress

Date: 10/12/2023 1:47:00 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

Date: 10/12/2023 1:05:00 AM

This is so sad Victor. Well written.

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 10/14/2023 2:21:00 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
Date: 10/12/2023 1:34:00 AM

Did you see my soup mail?

Karen Jones

Date: 10/12/2023 1:02:00 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.