betrayal

artwork courtesy of ellen sparer fine art

betrayal

the deceit hiding 'neath a cardinal's wing

a clear violation of friendship

were i a secret agent

certainly i would have uncovered the trickery

surrendered secrets

left to drift down the river of duplicity

ah but here i am

duped again

like a violin unstringed

filaments of friendship

lie on a soundless floor of fouled camaraderie

a susurrus of a faraway lesson taunts me

will i never learn?

betrayal

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

A powerful poem with meaning and purpose.
"surrendered secrets
left to drift down the river of duplicity
ah but here i am
duped again"
The above lines. Left me with question. When we surrender our secrets. We open our selves wide open. Thank you dear Lydia for sharing your amazing words and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

We surrender secrets to those we consider close friends...confidantes. When those people turn their backs on us, it is like a stab in the heart. Thank you for the review, John. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

Somethings we must hold silence on dear Lydia. We can trust few with the truth. You are welcome.

[Wherearemysocks]

Such is the sad truth.Maybe betrayal is just there to give us a lesson.But we never learn.Maybe it just want to make us a stronger person.

[Robert Trakofler]

I'm so sorry Lydia, who would be that stupid? obviously someone that doesn't know the value of such a poetic heart! But soon they will know the value of the loss of such a poetic heart... of that, I'm sure!!! stay safe dear one:)

[Lydia Shutter]

You stay safe too, Robert. Thanks for the review. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Lydi**, betrayal sucks. It really is difficult to deal with and is made worse if it involves family or close friends. Once that line has been crossed , how can you trust that person again? You express your deep hurt here in these eloquent lines and this reader felt that pain. There are very few people I can fully trust. I have learned the lessons. You know that old saying, once bitten, twice shy. I remember it well. Look after yourself my friend.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

Chris, I so appreciate your lovely review and the commiseration! I usually don't trust, but this time I did....and it will be a while before I do again. Lydi***

[Einstein Noodle]

oooooooooooooooooh! well done Ms. Shutter .. susurrations fits perfectly the grey mood of betrayal .. no clear lines once believed in ... all goes to vague accusation and pain .. exquisitely done my friend ... the players, and action smooth as the serpents sensuous slithering word temptations .. ready to slice and dice .. i can not help but think of my Lord Jesus' betrayal by Judas .. with a kiss no less .. it's a keeper says i .. into me library it goes

[Lydia Shutter]

E, I am honored by your review.....your reactions mean so much to me. thank you. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

:))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

[emmajoy]

' .. duped again ~ like a violin unstringed ~ filaments of friendship ~ lie on a soundless floor '

Seems even in today's weather, people say or do things unthinkable. Finding forgiveness is hard as hard can be. Sad for you, Lydi.. you of many walking Kindnesses. Take care, please, keep safe.

[Lydia Shutter]

Such is life, unfortunately. Thing is, I am sure this will not change me. I am who I am and I am okay with that! I appreciate your lovely review, Emma. Thank you so much. Hope you are not working too hard. Lydi**

[emmajoy]

Things arrive out of the blue, don't they, sometimes hard to deal with but, yes, be who and what you are, Lydi. Always. As to work.. well.. at least I have some, many others do not. Hope your weather situation isn't as terrible bad as other parts of the USA, via our TV news.

[Lydia Shutter]

No, we are very fortunate here in South Florida. Today it is 86 degrees and sunny!

[John the Baptist]

Unfortunately the tendency to betray exists. It really hurts when it comes from a friend, but the best course is to count it as another lesson.

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, John, it is a teachable moment indeed. Thankyou so much for the review. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

betrayal from a trusted friend is the worst. I really like the violin image.
But yes, I feel this poem...duped again, i have been often.
I always say I will not fall for the ploy...but when I see someone I think is need, I cannot resist.
j.

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, I will end up helping people again in the future....it is who I am. Still, it hurts. Thanks for the review and for commiserating! Lydi**