moon peeks
through a frosty pane--
the wind moans
used dixie cups
strewn on the counter--
empty days
divorce papers
among the clutter--
broken promises
wedding picture
slides into the trash--
one becomes two
Karen O’Leary is a writer and editor from West Fargo,
ND. She has published poetry, short
stories, and articles in a variety of venues including, Frogpond, A Hundred Gourds,
bear creek haiku, Shemom, Creative Inspirations and NeverEnding Story. Karen is your editor/publisher. She enjoys
sharing the gift of words.
YIKES! I forgot to share that this isn't about me. I have a wonderful husband, closing in on 35 years of marriage. Gayle is my life partner and best friend.
ReplyDeleteKaren
Hi Karen. I really love this poem's genuine tone and deep passion. Thank you for sharing on such a tough subject. Continued blessings.
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(www.creativeinspirationspp.blogspot.com)
Dear Maurice,
DeleteThank you for your insightful thoughts. Yes, this is a sad and tough subject where no one comes out unscathed.
Blessings,
Karen
very well-written, sharp and pointed, truthful
ReplyDelete"piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit..."
Dear Ruth,
DeleteWow Ruth! I'm glad the poem worked for you on a variety of levels. I appreciate your insightful comments.
Blessings,
Karen
Karen, I really liked this, you created some great pictures or a hard situation, thanks for sharing this moving piece. Congrats on 35 years of happiness with Gayle!
ReplyDeleteDear Peggy,
DeleteDivorce leaves so many scarred, most of all the children that pay the price over and over again. The "grass looks greener" as they say until one is embedded in that grace. Then, the damage can't be undone so easy. Thank you for the congrats! October 15 is the official day.
Blessings,
Karen
Dear Karen, you wrote a poem with a poignant touch. Well written!
ReplyDeleteReaders sometimes think poetry is always the poet's life itself, personally, it's about 50-50 for me
It's a treasure being happily married for such a long time
Love,
Inge
Dear Inge,
DeleteYou are right about not everything not being about personal experience, but that's the conclusion that many come to when I've written pieces like this and right away assume the trouble relates to me. Thank you for your kind words and comments.
Blessings,
Karen
powerful write indeed, my friend - yes, I also only write about myself sometimes
ReplyDeleteDear Jack,
DeleteI love my husband and don't want people to think this is about us. It seems like that's the first assumption when a writer shares a more widespread problem. My heartache goes out to all the children that are deserted or left as pawns in a game between parents. Thank you for your thoughts.
Blessings,
Karen
Very well said Karen
ReplyDeleteA review of my past life, thank god I am heave with my now wife
Knight Writer
Dear Yancy,
DeleteI know you and Diana love each other, a relationship built on faith and love. Best wishes to both of you.
Blessings,
Karen
Dear Karen,
ReplyDeleteIncredibly powerful; it captures the coldness and destructiveness of a divorce, yet right at the end, when the wedding picture goes into the trash, there is that sense of resolution and the resolve to go on and not give in. Superb.
Nick
Dear Nick,
DeleteThank you for your insightful comments...this is so destructive to everyone involved...something that those filing for divorce don't think about in the moment of lust. It is so good to have you a part of Whispers.
Blessings,
Karen
Lovely and sad, Karen. I'm glad you added that this isn't about you. You are blessed. I an closing in on 37 years as a widow.
ReplyDeleteCaryl
Dear Caryl,
DeleteI'm sorry to hear you have been a widow so long. It's hard to stand alone especially when the challenges come. It's good to have you a part of our poetry family. Wishing you the best always.
Blessings,
Karen
Each verse is striking and meaningful, Karen. I can feel the gradual breakup of a relationship and the ultimate closure...a time to stand up, take a deep breath and move on! Regards // paul
ReplyDeleteDear Paul,
DeleteThank you for your thoughtful comments. Breakups have far reaching ramifications with the children left bouncing between parents far too often. Yes, at some point people move on but often with scars that never really heal. Thank you for your thoughts.
Blessings,
Karen
Karen,
ReplyDeleteA great poem. Sorry I haven't commented on this gem before.
Your friend,
David Fox
Dear David,
DeletePlease don't apologize. No matter when, it is always good to get your uplifting thoughts. Thank you for all you do for writing family.
Blessings,
Karen