A Matter of Trust

What credence does one hold in trust?

Like gold it gleams, like dust it falls.

Like Humpty Dumpty off the wall.

When broken what a costly fix,

when everything is smashed to bits,

what say you can it be regained?

Once wounds inflicted cause such pain

which festers worse by night it seems,

disturbing sleep, invading dreams.

Can all be salvaged, all repaired?

That crater once it's blown its crust

and hell meets air in love's despair.

Could'st thou drinketh from that cup

or spill its contents and give up?

Reviews

[Relic]

There will always remain the question if this is worth saving when we are assaulted by broken trust. It hurts a great deal and can't easily go away. You've mentioned good points: Lack of sleep, despair...

Time will tell but sometimes time goes on forever.

You've penned a good poem here, Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Tim, forgive my lack of acknowledgement. Two years back, but better late than never.. Thank you akwats fir your support.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Chris... I trust you are well... is another way of saying
"my life is more than I can bear at the moment" and I trust you will understand".
Betrayal is a very Cruel Word and hurts the most when you trust that a friend will
want to understand... and not jump to Conclusions. Friendship is very Fragile
like fine China and when dropped will never be mended properly. Perhaps softer
words should be uttered, rather than assume the Worst of a person. I suppose that
Compassion is only used for Perfect People who know how to destroy someone with
words. We should not judge another person until we have walked in their shoes.
truly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Pat, thank you for sharing your thoughts. Perfect people do not exist, all of us are saddled with imperfections. Forgiveness is a wonderful thing, but some things can't t be forgotten. Sending love across the waves.

Chris

[Fran Marie]

It may be repaired anew.by
much forgiving on the part
of the betrayed..yet I think
the once broken trust will always
be lying close; just beneath a
fragile surface gnawing away
at our memories ..we simply
May forgive but we don't forget

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Fran, thank you fir checking in and sharing your wisdom. All the best.

Chris

[MomzillaNC]

Your poem encapsulates the seismic pain caused by the betrayal of trust. I don't know if new trust may be built, but my experiences tell me it can never be simply repaired. Once that trust is gone, as you wrote, "like dust it falls" and is gone forever.

[Chris Shaw]

I thank you for your thoughts on this poem. Betrayal is not easily forgotten even if your heart is forgiving. All good wishes.

Chris

[MomzillaNC]

You're very welcome. And, peace and blessings to you.

[Shelley Warner]

Such a sad and touching poem about lost trust.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving a review Shelley. I appreciate you.

Chris

[Shelley Warner]

You're welcome, I appreciate you too.

[John the Baptist]

Trust is vital in all relationships, but it is most vulnerable in the romantic/marital varieties. When it is breached here, it is indeed a "costly fix." Can it, as is asked, be regained? It's possible, but an enormous amount of work will be needed, for a wound that "festers worse by night" is not easily healed. Of course, as is said, love conquers all. Liked very much the venture into the Elizabethan here.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for your lovely review John. Pleased you enjoyed the read.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

Every relationship between two people...whether professional or personal...needs to be built on trust. Once that trust is no longer there, the foundation crumbles and nothing can ever be the same again. The emotional pain in this poem is so real. The lines nearly cry! So beautiful. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Lydi**, your thoughts always appreciated as are your visits. Pleased you stopped by and hope all is well with you and yours. All the best.

Chris

[Corset]

I can relate to this one Chris, it is certainly harder to stay, so easy to spill and go, start fresh, I imagine each circumstance has its limits of what is forgivable and who can judge that but the one who has lost that trust.

[Chris Shaw]

You are so right Corset. A difficult one for the person who has suffered as a result of that breach of trust. To forgive or not to forgive. Not a clear cut decision. Trust has to be earned. Many thanks for stopping by.

Chris

[Pauline]

A nice piece of work Chris. Having been on the receiving line a few times in different situations, I've found it's much better to forgive, live and let live. Though I have to say, it always takes me some time to do this.
I have to stew in the juices a bit.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Pauline. I think likewise

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What a contrasting profile you paint here for trust... Like gold it gleams and like dust it falls... It's that substantial essence that it holds! If you treat it so purely it is like gold but if broken no value at all. A broken glass can be fixed by any glue but a fracture will be there forever. Same is applicable for mind also. What a truth you shared here with such poignant write...

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Sima, your thoughts so welcome and appreciated. Yes, there is much contrast here. Trust and treachery don't make good bed partners. Thank you so much for stopping by.

Chris

[Dylan Macadham]

This one goes right to the heart of me, having been on both sides.
I guess trust is like a currency ...you earn it, you spend it, you save it, you squander it.
And, yes, hell is in the squandering.
An powerful blending of words and message!
Dylan :)

[Chris Shaw]

I really like the way you look at trust Dylan. To think of it as currency is an interesting thought. Many thanks for stopping by. I appreciate your visit.

Chris

[Adam Adams]

How true & quite empowering. Faith and trust and belief be something that needs to be earned with gratitude. And that's how life runs and relations go with better understanding and channel of mindful communication via the threads of hearts - Very nicely written. Looking forward to reading your work, Christine.

[Chris Shaw]

Really appreciate your visit Adams and your thoughts on this poem. Good to see you on my page. Many thanks.

Chris