Expropriated history

revisionist mystery

When you became an Ex,
apparently that gave you
some Extraordinary powers
of Expropriation --
but you did not pay the
requisite penalty
to revise our history --

The white knight
who always did right,
abandoned the damsel to toil
in dungeons of despair
caring for your brood,
forced to bend with
your every mood.

You do not get the
posthumous prize
in your new guise
the perfect daddy
wonderful husband
Excellent server
of supreme bullshit --

you might forget
but I remember it.

Author's Note

I chose this song for a lot of reasons, one of which is the story of Troy
is one of the biggest betrayals of history.

Reviews

[Tony Jordan]

I read once that 'History is written by the winners'. Not so. This is a case in point.
The biggest losers often paint themselves a sainthood.
I see this is two years old. I hope my reviewing it isn't painful for you KL.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you for taking the time. And no, not too painful.

[Tony Jordan]

Welcome KL.
:)

[MomzillaNC]

You be that voice raging against the injustice of callous abrogation of loving responsibility too men are guilty of in pursuit of their own base desires.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you so much. I appreciate it.

[MomzillaNC]

You're welcome.

[AprilRN1210]

It is funny how people think that we will conveniently "forget" things.. that things weren't as bad as we remember... I don't get that.. forgiveness is one thing, doesn't mean you forget.. doesn't mean you get a free pass to repeat the mistakes of the past either.. and then those who put on an "act" for everyone else.. trying to manipulate not only history but the present and future as well. people who know them, know better.. the strength and edge that is expressed well in this piece will get you through it.. ((hugs)) to ya, cuz from experience, I know, it hurts no matter how resilient we are.. kids are pretty good at learning quick.. and their bullshit meter works pretty well :)

[Lyn Anderson]

Yes, I was in quite a state when he managed to create false memories in my 7 year old. It will be that way till she figures it out, unfortunately.

[AprilRN1210]

the levels of dirty that some people will go to still astounds me sometimes.. I am sorry you have to deal with that..

[Bright Ocean Star]

He must suffer from the short memory syndrome. It is characterized by the sight of his butt hanging out in the air and his head shoved into the sand, a very peculiar form of denial. Selective memory disorder, perhaps? He's able to blurr the truth in his own life, and he's hoping everyone else's memory has been similarly altered. Perhaps, he'll be abducted by aliens next and his memory will be completely wiped clean. Now, that would be convenient! :)

[Lyn Anderson]

Yes Thank you. I can appreciate your empathy.

[Pryde Foltz]

You do not get the
posthumous prize
in your new guise
the perfect daddy
wonderful husband
Excellent server
of supreme bullshit --

You can't s**t a shitter … you know why … s**t is slippery. And it sounds like nothing is going to stick to this one. You are battling with his ego, pure and simple.

[Lyn Anderson]

Oh yes. Luckily receipts and photographs are more credible than tricking a seven year old into false memories.

[Pryde Foltz]

Ouch … that is low.

[willweb]

Sounds like a good thing you showed him the ex-it. This was exceptional KLGoode. If I could reach into this screen and hug you, I would. But I can't, I tried, it won't let me.

[Lyn Anderson]

Oh most definitely. A long haul yet, but the direction is correct.

[icelandicblue]

Exquisitely sharp writing. It feels very real even to the reader. Some people live in their own reality just rewriting history as they plow through other lives.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you for the read and review

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Very clever young lady… we can always forgive but it is hard to forget when we are betrayed, lead astray or abandoned.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you, I appreciate the read and review.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Always a pleasure sweetie,

[Einstein Noodle]

this is a much too often human tragedy these days .. so sad that one can believe pouring salt in old and newly made woulds is a good thing .. how deep the darkness that guides such decisions .. especially when children are targets .. healing peace and joy to you KL
E.

[Lyn Anderson]

Let's hope. Thank you.

[Matching Socks]

It's so hard, especially when there are kids involved. :-(
Just keep your game face on.

[Lyn Anderson]

Trying girl, trying, but it ain't easy when the other party decides the kids are the reporters of the new version of history.