The good news is that
I don't have to listen to your mother any more
her nasty and controlling ways could have started a war
her sneers and her glares won't affect me much longer
I learned from this and thus grew stronger
I can sit and watch the sunset and hope for tommorrow
without her there to multiply feelings of sorrow
without regret I will move on.
The bad news is that
when she forced us to be apart and threatened us if we stayed together
the tears kept falling and hate formed towards your mother
you turned your back on me for her and I was left with only memories
while she laughed at my ruptured heart and constant pleas
I can sit and watch the sunset until darkness arrives
and pray that my ability to love still survives
without regret I will move on.
Author notes
This is a true true story. I'm still trying to get over it.
A contest entry
- The Good News And The Bad News by ronnica.
1750 points, ended February 21, 2008, 13 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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As long as he is dependent upon his mama, her say will carry much weight. Lovely "pray that my ability to love still survives." May you be comforted by the healing hand of time, and remember what you now know to be warning signs. May you choose to take wisdom firmly by the hand, even when heart wants to run ahead madly
Blessings!
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Mother-in-Laws. You gotta love them. Don’tcha? [NO] Your situation is not a happy one but time WILL make it at least a little better. Love lost. What a waste.
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Your good news got off to a good start, the bad news was both sad and bad but could have done with a tweak here and there, ie the last line.
I liked the mother in law approach as they are notedly good and bad.
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