When Love Is Not

When love is not
A man meets a woman
And thinks she loves him in return
The kissing
the hand holding is the same
but something, something is wrong
after making love, she turns her back
away from him, not speaking.
He fell sadness and emptiness after 
the tryst that ends in silence.
Something, something is wrong
He knows that in his heart
He waits for an email or a phone
That she has met someone else and
When the call comes will no shatter
Him, blaming himself for confronting
Her asking what was wrong.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Krutsinger Avatar
December 8, 2019 at 8:14 AM
Sadly, I believe this is happening more and more often. Thank you for honoring a truth in your poem, Jan.
Na Avatar
December 8, 2019 at 4:47 AM
Hi Jan great topic to share. This happens to many when only 1 has the love. Someone always gets hurt. Thanks for sharing this
Hansen Avatar
December 8, 2019 at 6:20 AM
thank you, Gregory Paul
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace