THE OUTRAGE

I was coming from the secret place of thunder
A little boy raised in the house of mirrors
I met you in the land of whispers,
a fairy princess on the run from horrors.

We were destined to own a kingdom
I on the throne and you by my side.
You've changed and now you want to know the state of my income?
I ignore the outrage. I've grown deaf to the call of suicide.

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Reviews

[ProphetsMother]

Funny how we grow in ways others don't expect. And then the anger the at can come when you realize they aren't who they once were... But that's natural, right? We are supposed to change. Some change in a way that doesn't match us how we used to, or they change in a way that stagnates growth.

[Akinlolu]

Pretty accurate observation and I wholeheartedly agree.

[Akinlolu]

The protagonist was me and he wasn't me. LOL. No one asked to know the state of my income but I got a shocker after a year of blissful starry eyed romance only to find out she had actually returned to her ex. She wasn't even growing into anything. She just used me as a pillow to cushion the effect of their initial breakup. I'm no longer mad. At least it served as a script for one of my stories. So it wasn't entirely a wasted experience. I guess we've all been there one way or another.

[ProphetsMother]

Oooof yes I've been there before too. Thought I was in a relationship only to find out I'm the sideho and he's having a baby!!! Guess how I found out? Facebook and Instagram Haha Ahhhh the joys of modern love

[Akinlolu]

Life is always interesting. However I've refused to allow one experience to colour my judgement and trap me in the past. I learned to love again after a couple of years and I'd say I'm stronger and a better judge of humans as a result of the event. I let it make me better, not bitter. But I have to admit I was really tempted to see all women as devils. But itd5a limited perspective and counterproductive. Well, I'm signing outta here before I start sounding like an old man.

[ProphetsMother]

Good you mover foward I'm looking to do the same. Thanks for sharing your experiences. It's okay to sound like an old man it just shows some wisdom :)

[Akinlolu]

You are welcome my friend. I appreciate your wise inputs.
Akinlolu

[Betty Hermelee]

Pretty nosy I would say, and Don’t let anyone get away with that statement…some people are money hungry… and make one feel worthless, but that’s an awful burden to carry….and those money hungriest are dregs of the earth…..well done
Warmly, B

[Akinlolu]

You strike me as someone pretty tough. Of course I would be grossly offended and be spurred to take some critical and irreversible actions were I to be in the protagonist's shoes. Thank God I'm not but I've seen those who experienced that. Thanks for the review.

[Betty Hermelee]

You're very welcome!
Warmly, B.

[FGFRANKLIN]

You have to beware of gold digging females only in it for the money. Likewise, men who value a woman only for her looks will stick around only until a better looking woman comes along. My point is, shallow people are morally vapid to the point of depravity. But never let anyone devalue your self worth. You are better than that and if they don't appreciate you, someone else will.

[Akinlolu]

Ha. You are so correct. How i wish that everyone going through the trauma of betrayal would just see that. Thanks for your review.

[FGFRANKLIN]

My pleasure.

[John the Baptist]

I am sincerely glad you don't hear that call anymore. More than one person has done the deed when a relationship has gone on the rocks, which is one reason we must be careful of attachments, no matter how strong the attraction. It sounds as though the young lady's taste has taken a material turn. I hope something can be salvaged; if not, she may be doing you a favor.

[Akinlolu]

😂. I look back at the event which happened 23 years back and I'm so glad she ditched me. I've grown in so many ways. I don't think she'd be able to cope with the man that I've become.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Just when we think someone loves us for who we are, their true character rears its ugly head and heart....
and we feel so used, but we just have to pick ourselves off the mat and realize we are worth it and worth someone who has real love for us.
I really like this piece....and relate very much to the last line.
j.

[Akinlolu]

Nothing breaks the heart like a sense of betrayal and the realization that we were just being played. But like you've rightfully observed, one just has to move on. Thanks for your insightful review.