The Uncoupling

The day I left 
A true surprise
As you sat in a tub
soap suds in your eyes

I've called your mom and dad
And am going there to stay
until my mom arrives
whose currently on her way

You couldn't ,wouldn't ,believe
As you squinted through
Eyes you tried to aleve

You said ,"you know
There's no coming back,
If you decide to
Choose this track"

What burst from me
A laugh of glee
Though neither could believe it
I was finally free

After years and years
Of fighting this fight
I quietly threw in
the towel that night


While you had come to think
no level
Could you sink
that would ever have me feeling this numb

No anger,or fear
Nor holding as dear
to a place of peace
I'd succumbed

with a voice Paced and low
and devoid of dread
I looked you In the squint
And purposely said.......

Why would I ever do that ?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Baker Avatar
May 12, 2022 at 4:40 PM
Once you've decided, a firm, clear message is the best way to say good-bye. Hope all is well now, and your life is moving forward. Bill
Rhymer Avatar
May 12, 2022 at 5:01 PM
Eons ago Bill but occasionally all chapters of life are revisited.Thanks for stopping by.
Rhymer Avatar
May 10, 2022 at 4:51 PM
Thanks for reading and your kind remarks as well.
Kavanagh  Avatar
May 10, 2022 at 11:25 AM
Your poem is quite brilliant Vickey, squints, soap suds, yet crystal clear in delivery, I can just picture the whole scenario, I congratulate and commiserate all at once, the latter is for ever getting involved in the first place, cheers David
Kyser Avatar
May 10, 2022 at 5:48 AM
breaking free is powerful stuff, vickey
Rhymer Avatar
May 10, 2022 at 7:27 AM
It ain't for the faint.Took me a long time to get the strength.
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