One Table Away

Signs of a cheater!

Changes in appearance,

new wardrobe.

Hair style and color has changed.

Significant alterations you have made.

Sure-fire sign, you're cheating.

 

Sexual behavior is aggressive.

New odd positions,

or no sex at all.

Betrayed infidelity,

array colors of condoms.

Have you forgotten I'm on the pill?

Bold description, you're cheating.

 

Bank account is low.

Credit cards are maxed.

Jewelry and other clues I find.

Receipts are my confirmation,

you're cheating.

 

Suspicious phone calls.

Lying lipstick stains on collar,

feminine scent follows.

You have no plausible explanation.

Inevitable truth, you're cheating.

 

Reservation at our favorite restaurant,

but not with me.

I know with whom, you think I'm stupid?

But you will see, you filthy liar.

Kiss me this last time with your fake

kisses and words of love.

 

I place the blond wig on,

flowing hair past my waist.

Lips painted red, you seem to like that color.

Shades to cover my spying eyes.

I smile, knowing you're about to be busted.

 

Dim fluorescent lights.

Romantic music plays.

I sit down, watching.

I hear you say: "I love you."

But to her, not me.

You kiss her like you use to kiss me.

 

Diamond ring flashes

and nearly puts my eye out.

Anger boils inside me,

finally erupting.

I throw the wig to the floor.

I lay my shades by the empty dinner plates.

I wait for you to notice me.

 

Guilty eyes stare my way.

I walk over toward you, smiling.

I slap him hard across the cheek.

"No more lies," I say.

"I saw and heard everything

one table away."

 

Author's Note

Inspired by a country song. Tell me what you think!

Reviews

[Judy Ponceby]

Wow! That ending had quite an impact.

[Poetic Beauty]

This is a great story and I love how the woman uses a disguise to catch her cheating husband in the act. The color of the lip stick drew my attention in.

[Michael Jarrell]

Mmm pretty good! Wasn't sure at first, but it grew on me. :)

[Jessica Harmony]

great descriptions!

[Sherbs Dreaming Tree Of..]

Great descriptions throughout :)

[MBarnes]

great description. very well written.

[Brad]

you've actually hit the nail right on the head with this one..bravo

[Alicia Schroeder]

great description and wonderfully written..

[CompellingComposer]

I, for some reason, kinda found this slightly funny. Anyway, good descriptions and very visual, as people have already pointed out. Strong, powerful poem. Great job.

[Matt Shriver]

Really well done. Great poem. I noticed one spelling error but other then that it was amazing. Very visual. Full of strong emotion. Loved it.