They Came Home To Roost

he told me i was crass
he told me i was trash  
he told me i had no fire
he told me he was tired
he told me
he was leaving me for her

perched on the window 
of my empty lair
with a half sneer parked 
on my dry lips
i watched their cute 
garden wedding 
as they strolled on the 
jacaranda carpet 

today
she tearfully knocked on my door

he told her she was crass
he told her she was trash  
he told her she had no fire
he told her he was tired
he told her
he was leaving her for her
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Lowe Avatar
July 22, 2021 at 9:38 AM
Thus it is learned "being in love" is not the same as "being loved" and giving/sharing Love. Being "in love" is always temporary and wrinkled with "out" waves. Love is endless and is always there to be shared in its eternity. You can only "roost" for so long; then you must "soar on as if on the wings of an eagle. The Queen and I just celebrated 33 years of the ONENESS of Love. Thanks for sharing another messaging write. Peace and Love.
Benson Avatar
February 8, 2022 at 2:29 AM
Profound words. Thanks Millard. I went off this forum for a bit due to some unavoidable circumstances. Hope it’s not too late to congratulate you and the Queen.
Lamoureux Avatar
July 19, 2021 at 3:12 PM
His lacking is highly evident in these verses. You are a good story teller.
Benson Avatar
February 8, 2022 at 2:27 AM
Thanks Richard for your support. I’m blessed
Woodrow Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 9:12 AM
this hits hard esp with the presentation and your opening and closing stanzas - good one but a sad truth for many :)
Benson Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 9:43 AM
Thank you Susan. Sad truth yes. They always come home roost
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