Words Left Unsaid

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I was happy in a dysfunctional relationship Never wanted to leave this man Who put me down and made me feel Like I was just a little crazy Or maybe – a lot crazy We had something special even though it hurt The way we tortured one another with love That should have been faithful and true But was really adulterous and shrewd I was happy with my place as a wife To the man who I loved despite Drunken moments of deception And dreaded pain of rejection He was my love And oh, how I loved this man He held the world in his hand I married him young, just seventeen And discovered that he could move the earth It didn’t matter that he wasn’t perfect In my heart, I saw him as flawless He looked like a classic Marine Or a highway patrolman He would have fit the uniform It was love, though, that made him so special It wasn’t that he sang me love songs Or made me feels so blessed With gifts of acceptance It wasn’t that the bad outweighed the best Feelings that were hurt beyond grief that lasts When we parted there was everything left To say and yet we said – nothing.

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Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 10/10/2019 12:12:00 AM

This is so open, and reveals your devotion to a love that was not the one you had hoped for at only 17. But your strength came through. The last 2 lines, ended your verse, perfectly. Beautifully written, Gina.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/6/2019 8:38:00 PM

wow, you were so young . I could not have loved this kind of man. It's good that you got out of it. Your love had to be amazing to endure as long as you did.

Regina Mcintosh
Date: 10/6/2019 8:40:00 PM

We were both too young and dumb... that was the worst part really... we were childish :) Thanks Andrea for commenting and always stopping by... I appreciate your kind words. God bless you and keep you, With love, Gina

Silent One

Date: 10/6/2019 11:00:00 AM

I've written a few poems on this subject...I think one was called you don't get a chance to say goodbye and words left unspoken..

Regina Mcintosh
Date: 10/6/2019 8:39:00 PM

I'll go read them :) Thanks tons SO... Love and prayers to you

Silent One

Date: 10/6/2019 7:44:00 AM

happens so many times, life is a balance of holding on and letting go.... deep and emotive... many will relate with you..

Regina Mcintosh
Date: 10/6/2019 8:14:00 AM

Yes. You seem to always speak "deep" truths and I so appreciate that. God bless you with much love and many prayers, Gina

Sandra Adams

Date: 10/5/2019 11:01:00 PM

I have stood on that same threshold, so i can relate to your poem...great penning Gina....it speaks through the words left unspoken! Love your courage, Blessings and Hugs :)

Regina Mcintosh
Date: 10/5/2019 11:08:00 PM

Thanks for your understanding and commenting. This is really a distant memory, but is a part of me for sure. I love you and your courage too...You're a true friend and blessing to me, God bless you and hugs, Gina

Hello There

Date: 10/5/2019 9:15:00 PM

At that point, a relationship is almost beyond words, I think. And what good would they do, because he would never say anything you need to hear, anything that might help mend your broken pieces... A very revealing and vulnerable write, Gina ~ thank you for sharing <3

Regina Mcintosh
Date: 10/5/2019 9:18:00 PM

Thanks Hello There... It is rough to go through, but relationships like this do make you stronger in the long run. I do pray for him and forgive him for it all. Love and prayers, Gina