Wasted Time

All the years spent together, 
now dust, meaningless and gone

How in the world am I supposed to 
start anew or continue on

I didn't expect to be hurt so maliciously
especially after what my first husband did to me

Doom and gloom over this life 
I truly thought was over
the day we became a couple 
but alas I was just fooling myself

I overlooked all the little betrayals 
and disrespect, then held on to the hopes
of what would love bring me next

Bits of happiness seem to keep me hanging on
to a delusion that our love was ever strong

Such a fool was I to believe again
in someone who would crush me in the end

Support across the board seemed difficult and too much
only when it mattered to you did I receive that loving touch

You too selfish and me too selfless has put us in this condition
No longer under your valence no longer needing permission

Heartaches, mind reels and body feels numb
So it is I must continue life, no longer with a bum

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 3/14/2016 12:17:00 PM
marylen ayash-borgen, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing, hope to see a new one from you again. LOVE LINDA
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