Jacknifed

One may be drunk with love without being any nearer to finding his mate. - Thoreau

We pledged our undying love.

Swearing we would always stay together.

'Til death do us part.

Husband and wife.

Until that heartbreaking,

roadblocking,

marriage-ending ...

... jackknife ...

Author's Note

"In a pure society, the subject of marriage would not be so often avoided,--from shame and not from reverence, winked out of sight,and hinted at only; but treated naturally and simply,--perhaps simply avoided like the kindred mysteries. If it cannot be spoken of for shame, how can it be acted of? But, doubtless, there is far more purity, as well as more impurity, than is apparent." - Thoreau

Reviews

[emmajoy]

Seems these days very little is sacred.. life is more a game, we win or we lose.. whichever, accept the end result and go find another pitch.. or re.court, perhaps.

Such a sad yet bitter post but, not uncommon these days. Why do I know so many older people, seemingly happy buddies - who have celebrated many years of marriage!? What's altered?

Is it less tolerance, more impatience; maybe tastes change, or folk just take too much. So many reasons debated, feted - and fated. Tragic.

[Pete]

hi em! materialistic society methinks. we value the diamond and gold rings and not the love and commitment. as things artificially advance the one-sacred institutions we held steadfastly to sadly take a back seat. what a fine line we tread as we trudge through life. if things are so much better and advanced, why do we not stop to smell the roses and pick some for our love? too busy rushing along in our cars going nowhere ... :)

[emmajoy]

That last point made directly above says it all, Pete.
Daisies and buttercups would do.. if the speed was cut long enough to see them!