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Ashes of a narcissist relationship

In the shadows of a love once bright, 
From March of twenty, a hopeful light, 
But whispers turned to thunderous cries, 
As trust unraveled beneath dark skies. 

Accusations flew like arrows sharp, 
Each word a wound, each glance a spark, 
You painted me with colors of blame, 
In a twisted game, I bore the shame.

Through sleepless nights and endless fights, 
The weight of doubt eclipsed the lights, 
With every claim, the walls grew high, 
A fortress built on fear and lie. 

Then came our child, a fragile dawn,
Born in the chaos, innocence drawn,
Yet from the moment you held her tight, 
You barred my path, extinguished my light. 

A bond so pure, yet torn apart, 
While love for her swelled in my heart, 
You chose to sever, to keep me away, 
In a world where I longed to stay. 

Behind closed doors, you found your way, 
While I was left in disarray, 
You moved on swiftly, a smile on your face, 
While I grappled with loss, a hollow space. 

The laughter we shared now echoes in pain, 
A love turned bitter, a heart in chains, 
You found your joy, while I remain, 
In constant agony, a heart’s refrain. 

Yet in this darkness, I seek the light,
To heal the wounds, to reclaim my fight, 
For though you’ve moved on, I’ll find my way, 
To build a new life, come what may. 

In the ashes of what once was true, 
I’ll rise from the sorrow, I’ll start anew, 
For our child deserves a love that’s whole, 
And I’ll find my peace, reclaim my soul.

Copyright © James Canning | Year Posted 2024


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Date: 9/7/2024 9:22:00 AM

This resonated deeply. What a gift to capture such emotion in a poem. You will see the light! You have a ray of sunshine looking up to you.
Date: 8/28/2024 12:56:00 AM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Date: 8/27/2024 1:31:00 AM

So sad James, your child will always hold a place in your heart. Welcome to PoetrySoup… Beryl

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