She acts her pain out with depression,
he acts his out by starting an affair.
Each has his own unique expression,
and strongly hopes the other will stay there.
The spouses both are free, beyond possession,
yet loving, want the other one to care.
Where is the path through marital collapse?
Each must forgive, and not forget, perhaps.
What do you think?
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The inability of souls to communicate so often results in situations none had intended or wished to be in. But once there, it is difficult to escape this self imposed spiral. The brevity of this write makes it hit the mind even harder; sadness in skilled poetic form. Thank you for creating and sharing. Your words gave a lot to ponder. Take care.
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Thank you Chris. Though I am not signing in to AP these days, I do appreciate your thoughts. My situation is indeed what "none had intended or wished to be in", and I have not felt such pain before in my life. I have had enough now, and intend to pick up the pieces and put my eggs in my own basket this time.
Many blessings to you in all your days, and may they be reflected to me.
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Ah yes,
Love is a gift held only in the palm of an opened hand.
There is much wisdom here.
Paul
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Thank you Paul.
This is a life experience that I did not seek, but will try to make the best of anyway. My readings of wisdom are a guide when I would rather rage and damage. Here are two good quotes.
"We turn to God for help when our foundations are shaking, only to learn that it is God who is shaking them." --Charles C. West
"Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them, and they bless you, the giver." --Barbara De Angelis
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Those are good quotes! The first self-help book that I read after my divorce was by Barbara De Angelis. It was entitled "Are You the One for Me?"
I very much relate to that first quote too. I'm learning to thank God for everything, as the Bible says, not just for the feel-good things.
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