Redux
You got close to me in a way I’d never felt before.
Your sensual touch took my breath away.
Your fingers left a trail of goosebumps down every bit of my body.
You bathed me in love and surrounded me with comfort.
Your kisses left me weak and all in.
We played well for years.
We fought the world and won.
We ensured the next generation felt loved.
We made a home.
We had joy.
They looked in and saw happiness.
They were envious.
They felt we got love right.
They tried to catch our affection.
They wished they were us.
Then…
I was missing the love.
I felt bereft.
I ached for you.
I waited for you.
I wanted you still.
She insinuated herself into our love.
She was bright, shiny and new.
She was trouble.
She got in our way.
She destroyed us.
He saw my worth.
He proclaimed his desire.
He soothed my pain.
He eased my tears.
He was my friend.
It forced honesty.
It helped me find understanding.
It propelled me into a new reality.
It changed me.
It saved me.
Me, I got a lot of work to do.
Me, figuring things out.
Me, facing all my demons.
Me, fighting for myself.
Me, getting it all right.
Us, starting again.
Us, hurting all over to fix our love.
Us, going forward and taking two steps back.
Us, loving each other anyway.
Us, doing it together.
Originally published 8/26/2018 on I Write Her.
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This is great Susi!
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❤ Appreciate it, Belladonna!
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Ahhhh simply beautiful Susi🌹
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❤ Thank you, Mich!
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A great poem. Mid-life is difficult for many relationships. Very sad when things can’t be resolved.
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Thank you, Dwight! Yes, you’re right. But when they can, it’s wonderful!
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Yes, it is… takes a lot of work.
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Lotsa! 🙂
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I’m giving this a “Like” because it displays your talent, but there are parts of it that just don’t “do it” for me. To each his own, eh? ❤
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❤ Your praise and your comments are welcomed, Nan! Thank you. Don't worry, there were parts of that that didn't "do it for me" either. 😉
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Beautiful read
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Thank you so much, Tanvir!
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I read resilience.
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Definitely! 🙂 Thanks, Carrie!
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The story of love lost and found again. Beautifully written
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Exactly! Thanks, Sadje!
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You’re most welcome
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Beautiful.
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Dear Vijay! I just realized that all of your comments were going to Spam! I went back and liked all the ones you had commented on. Thank you so much for your praise and support! My apologies that I did not see them sooner! ❤
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