Un-Divorce

A couple who just can't seem to get divorced.

He sits across from me on the couch,

begging me to tell him why,

but I have no words,

and he has no patience for uncertainty.

 

He suggests that we dance,

and we do,

but my feet won’t move and the room’s too small,

and my hands don’t fit in his.

 

We lay on the bed,

his chest is so warm against my cheek.

He strokes my hair, and holds me tight,

but I close my eyes and wish it would end.

 

“Why are you crying?” he asks me,

but I cannot explain.

Will we continue this life in silence?

Forever?

 

His eyes are soft, his arms are strong,

for so many years I knew I belonged.

Yet now house doesn’t feel like home,

and I go dose on the couch.

 

In the night I cannot sleep,

I pace into the bedroom and see him there,

sprawled within the bed.

I climb beneath the covers, and his arms embrace me.

 

Although I am warm now,

I am still not at ease.

This life is centred around him,

until I build up the courage to leave.

Reviews

[Kirby Hopkins]

This is brilliant. I personally have never been in an expierence like this, but i have heard of many couples who just feel trapped in the relationship so its very understanding. Nice work

[emme33]

Thank you!! :))

[jacob erin-cilberto]

geez, i know a few really close friends in this situation...so sad...they refuse to leave, but never really feel that warmth...it's a body warmth, but not a heart warmth.
j.

[Sandy West]

This hit me hard, because I haven't been able to express my feelings with my boyfriend, and this just did so perfectly. Very relatable, absolutely incredible. You're very talented!

[emme33]

Oh wow thank you! It's amazing when people can relate/connect to my writing! Appreciated :)))

[Inject Positivity]

Ooooh this is really unique.I mean it gives a view of uncertain feelings of a person who just couldn't decide what to decide in a relationship.Brilliant work frnd.....

[emme33]

Thank you! I really appreciate it :)))

[ANTO]

Un-divorce is such a brilliant title -
she wants him (or rather she wants intimacy - not necessarily with him) then she doesn't want him (when he goes back to his distant coldness) but she fears being alone. And so it goes - round and round. I doubt she will leave him though because couples can become so 'used' to one another and their ways that they dare not rock the rickety boat for fear of being all at sea for any period of time. Its all about believing in oneself and that we deserve the best in this one and only life and not settling for second best.
A sad picture of a relationship. Well told.

[emme33]

Thank you!! You seem to really understand the concept and I'm so glad you could extract the story so clearly! :)))

[Alucard6336]

Hey, never knew you are Australian, know at least online people from there. Makes sense with the time difference though, my hours are always a bit, "off?" Lol.

Well, this is an emotionally driven piece, I know many who could relate to this piece. I find my poetry boring and drab, just so you know, where as yours is vivid and surreal, painting two pictures at once. I like the duality here.

Hey if you need anything, lemme know. I never have understood this world completely, but I understand souls, be it wayward or destined.

Great work :)

[emme33]

Thank you so much! I truly do appreciate every review you give!! I always look forward to seeing what you have to say :)))