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Turning Fifty

Turning fifty was a watershed. I reassessed my life. I was no longer content to remain a dutiful wife. I saw the years ahead of me Stretch in an unhappy line. What would I do without those beautiful girls of mine? The party was a blast. Memories made to last. Still I knew that night my marriage was fading fast. And so it came to be. In the end we did agree to go our separate ways. My daughters stayed with me. We only pass this way but once. Each day a precious gift. Turning fifty made me realise I must make that enormous shift.

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Jan Allison

Date: 4/28/2017 1:03:00 PM

A poem written straight from your beautiful heart Jean . It's not an easy decision to end a relationship especially when you have children but you my friend are flying high, spreading your wings and moving on:-) Keep a smile on that beautiful face:-) hugs Jan xx

Jean Murray
Date: 5/1/2017 11:07:00 AM

Your lovely comment certainly has me smiling Jan. Because you have supported my poetry efforts right from the start, I feel you are like my midwife, helping me through all that trauma, to get to this happy place. Thank you. Hugs.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/28/2017 4:02:00 AM

- Jean, you've described it with real feelings - A great writing !!! - Congratulations on your winning poem :)- Best wishes for a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jean Murray
Date: 5/1/2017 11:04:00 AM

Hi Anne-Lise. I missed this comment because I was having a wonderful week visiting my daughters in Dublin and Bristol, not just a wonderful weekend. Thank you as always for your hugs.

Cecelia Hopkins-Drewer

Date: 4/25/2017 2:33:00 PM

Sad but so true! Congratulations Jean. Cecelia

Jean Murray
Date: 4/25/2017 4:10:00 PM

Hi Cecelia. Thank you for choosing my poem. You said you were after real emotion. I have found putting my emotions on paper for Poeterysoup so therapeutic. I feel another watershed now after seven years... to give up the ghost of Xmas past and concentrate on the future.

Agnes Krampe

Date: 4/25/2017 2:31:00 PM

Congrats on your win, Jean. It was a very brave thing to do, and I wish you much happiness with the new direction of your life.

Jean Murray
Date: 4/25/2017 4:12:00 PM

That decision took me to hell and back Agnes. Thankfully I strapped myself in for that bumpy ride.

Eve Roper

Date: 4/25/2017 12:03:00 AM

Life at 50 sometimes gets easier, but than age creeps up on us and everything starts to shrivel away for others.. Nicely written ~*

Jean Murray
Date: 4/25/2017 6:12:00 AM

Too true. Thank you Eve.

Tim Smith

Date: 4/24/2017 7:46:00 AM

I didn't know you before but I see so much laughter in you and it is very becoming.

Jean Murray
Date: 4/24/2017 8:56:00 AM

I love to laugh and always have Tim. When my laughter left me I knew I was in trouble.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/24/2017 4:58:00 AM

I can relate Jean. My first marriage lasted twelve years and we went our separate ways which was a mutual decision. I found true happiness with my second husband I've been married to for thirty five years. You are still young Jean and I hope you find true happiness as well. I enjoyed your bio poem. Blessings, Connie

Jean Murray
Date: 4/24/2017 5:12:00 AM

Well it won't be for the want of trying Connie. I wonder would one of those websites where you can buy a bride accept me?