Beautiful Scars Poet Couplet

The Affair

Between yesterday's coffee and today's newspaper delivery,
      we somehow lost our sweetness, now you are just a memory.
        
Words yelled in anger and frustrations hitting the limit
     wasn't this ocean we've swam full of joy and commitment?

You..down on your knees praying I'd forgive you once again
       me...thinking you weren't going to see her, my best friend.

I've lost you and I've lost her and somewhere lost myself
       I noticed that her favorite book she read was on the top shelf.

You think I didn't notice all the strange phone calls at night?
       you actually believed that I wouldn't give up without a fight?

Sinking slowly down under the abyss of broken promises
       a long time ago I told myself I would not allow paralysis

But underneath the grass you both have dug for my grave
       I must pull myself out, take a moment and be brave.

I have no one else who will rock me to sleep every night
       and I know deep down I will eventually be alright.

All I need right now is a decent night full of sweet dreams
       I am begging you to leave, drive away so I may be free.


Written By: Laura Loo
Date Written: January 17, 2016

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Judy Konos January 25, 2016 at 10:22 AM It may be fiction to you ....but uh oh...not to everyone.... Good write......... Beautiful Scars January 25, 2016 at 11:16 AM Unfortunately, you are very right. It's a sad situation...Be blessed :)-luloo

David Fisher January 18, 2016 at 8:41 PM Enjoyed your poem, Laura...it really drew me into the intensity. Beautiful Scars January 19, 2016 at 2:26 PM Thank you very much David :) *smiles*-luloo

CayCay Godwin January 17, 2016 at 6:41 PM Let's shoot them both, seriously - some people need killing! It was so serious, I had to lighten up my inner tone. This is one or two phases of grief (betrayal/hurt) clearly and poetically stated. AND FICTION - Truly a realistic, dramatic and emotional write ... CayCay Beautiful Scars January 17, 2016 at 8:35 PM Thanks for the haha CayCay :) Have a great night lady :)

Richard Lamoureux January 17, 2016 at 6:21 PM I too am glad this is fiction although it feels real. Well done! Beautiful Scars January 17, 2016 at 8:34 PM Thank you Richard :)

Robert Lindley January 17, 2016 at 6:08 PM Very glad to read your comments about this being a fine work of fiction! Yes, you hit it dead on as thats how it feels, been through that twice with two cheating ex-wives myself. Life gives, takes away and says get up when I knock you down. THE WINNERS ALWAYS GET BACK UP TO GO ON AND LIVE! A7 Beautiful Scars January 17, 2016 at 8:33 PM Good for you Robert, you are a very strong loyal man. I respect you for these things exactly..Be blessed :)

Tim Smith January 17, 2016 at 5:13 PM Wow you portrayed these feelings splendidly. Happy it is fiction. Beautiful Scars January 17, 2016 at 5:42 PM Yes fiction :) Happily married for 13 years :) Thank you

John Hamilton January 17, 2016 at 3:56 PM It's a horrible thing to experience, expressed well the sadness, hoping it's fiction. Beautiful Scars January 17, 2016 at 5:41 PM Thank you :) Yes it is complete fiction. I am happily married for 13 years :) -luloo John Hamilton January 17, 2016 at 3:59 PM I see you're notes, glad it's fiction. Even better...your description felt raw and real, a tribute to your talent.

Jan Allison January 17, 2016 at 2:55 PM oh Luloo this is so deep and sad and heartbreaking and many people will be able to relate to your words - I love the positivity in 'moving on' in the final two stanzas:-) hugs Jan xx7 Beautiful Scars January 17, 2016 at 9:18 PM Thank you very much Jan :)