What Happened To Us?

A couple finally getting divorced after years of growing apart.

We were once so strong

We laughed,

We talked,

Everything was all right

Then one day we hit a wall

We yelled,

We screamed,

Things weren't like they use to be

What happened to us?

I've changed,

You've changed,

We've both changed

And we've both evolved from the

People we were 20 years ago,

We only stayed because of the kids

But I'm tired of you,

And you're tired of me too

But its finally  time to end what we started 

Why?

Why must we go on living a lie?

All we're doing is tearing our family apart,

What happened to us?

Why must we continue something that ended

So long ago?

It's over,

We're through

Give me that pen

So I can finally be free from this burden

Reviews

[Miss Marie Riorden.]

Almost reminds me of how my own parents divorced. Only, it was much more violent. But anywho. . . .very moving piece for people who are together, and knew they do not want to be together. Well written, tho I'm not so sure on the flow. Maybe it's just I don't read this style much. . but still good (:

[Beautifully Tragic xPoe..]

This piece hits home. Reminds me of growing up with my parents. Great write

[Donna Lorenz]

A simple piece of reality in many lives. And so it goes...

[Kenneth The Poet]

Simply said, but it exudes the passionate I have seen with all of your other works, T.

Nice work as always.

[Becky C Strukamp]

Excellent poem beautifully penned.

[TJ]

Heartbreaking it is to watch love die and let it go. Even more sad to be involved in it. But sometimes things die and it's better to bring an end to them than to drag on the pretense of the past.

[Eli Blayze]

If you aren't happy and things absolutly can not change, there is no reason to live a lie.
Really nice piece you have here. Keep up the Good work :)

[light and ashes]

Nice insight into this situation. I agree with Valette on her opinion of this.

[LadyKarissa]

Elton John sings a song call Sorry Seems to Be The Hardest Word to me it seems like he is singing about breaking up with someone it can be a husband, wife, significant other. I have gone through two divorced but one was caused by the Commonwealth of Virginia DSS after they took our child away from us. We never stopped loving each other and my second beloved ex died in 2008. My first ex which got rid of me is still lingering in a prison in the state of Washington. He refused to seek marriage counseling with me. Marriage is not to be taken lightly and everyone that thinks about it needs to enter pre-marriage counseling so divorce becomes more remote. Lucie

[Zeitgeist Manifesto]

Wow. This is heavy as hell.

[Valette]

A very thoughtful piece. I can feel your frusteration, apethy and weariness in each line. I have to say, I really disagree with some of your reviews, particularly the one from Linear. Such a male response. "Marriage should be a lifelong commitment." Yeah, that's the goal, but it is not a green light for him to treat you however he wants because you exchanged rings with him. Kids just make it more complicated, make him feel more secure that he's going to keep you as his b- and his maid forever. Divorce is more and more common (too many people marrying too young or too soon because of pregnancy or infatuation, in my opinion) Though as common as it is, divorce is still not really a socially acceptable option. I've seen the ugly truth, and have a good idea how hard it is to turn away from what you have known for so long. If you felt leaving was your best option, then it was the right decision. I hope you can find the strength to leave it all behind you with understanding and love, not bitterness.