In idle eyes
I see your pain
And know that I've
Transgressed again
Oblivious to the harm
Inflicted this time
I mournfully bid farewell
Accepting the consequence of my crime
Never intended
Nevertheless the regretful truth
Will not be forgiven nor confused
As resulting from conduct of misguided youth
I realise I have taken away
Your freedom to trust
With sorrow I return pieces of your heart
Those that have not already become dust
So now as I solemnly
Pack my bags and head for the door
I watch shamefully
As your eyes fill up with tears once more
A lesson learned too late
But I should've guessed
Things would end up this way, yet stupidly
I committed myself to another adulterous conquest
Pity me not
For that I'm undeserving
I wish for you to be anointed with love
From someone far less self-serving
I leave you now
With a tearful goodbye
Understanding completely
The destructiveness of a lie.
Author notes
I hope this poem serves as warning for those whom are contemplating a cheating heart. I have been a victim of it and this would be how I'd feel if I were the guilty party.
Written March 29th, 2006
A contest entry
- STAY. by DAMSELx.
420 points, ended May 29, 2008, 30 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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I just re-read this since it was in my contest a while back and it hit me so hard. It litterally brought me to tears.
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thank you once again for the golden goblet for this piece, it is also pleasing to know that it can stand the test of time and keep touching one's soul.
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Such talent it takes to put oneself on the other side of the fence to see how it feels to be in the other shoes...This must have been so difficult ...You did a wonderful job worthy of the gold....SO well done my talented Cuz...
I am so proud of you
Lynda
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Very nicely written! I loved the lines;
"With sorrow I return pieces of your heart
Those that have not already become dust"
Thank you so much for entering, this piece will definitely be a strong competitor to the others.
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excellent
An adulterer may think he knows the pain he causes, but he does not. Adultry is loss of trust, it is sour and degrading.
Something in the heart dies and cannot be replaced as you go to Jiffy Lube for a new battery. It takes away your self-esteem, makes you feel you are so ugly and unwanted that your spouse must go elswhere. You have written this well, with good balance of actuality and internal feelings. It is a touchy subject that handled with maturity and dignity. Well-done!!
Though it is an issue that rips me apart - my druggie husband thought he should be allowed the attentions of bag btch because, after all - he loved me best... he was with me, I was the tribal leader accorded all honors - all but the one I needed more than anything in the world.
Fantastic poem. You should enter it a contest.
hugs WolfHeart -
An honest expression well packaged. Thanks.
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Great write, i enjoyed reading this very much. it is heartfelt, cheers for sharing. thank you for entering my contest and good luck.
night owl -
WOW GREAT POEM
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wow...this is really good
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wow you write so well from the other persons perspective, a true poet my friend. Very well writte, the flow is smooth and easy and i was interested the whole way thru. thanks for sharing.
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man i hope you can win her heart bac
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