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The Jealous Husband
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The Jealous Husband |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion 
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The contradictions of a jealous man are obvious to all but him, He claims to love and honor his wife, defend her through thick and thin. Yet, should another compliment her, his reactions clearly convey, That he considers her an unfaithful wife, not to be trusted in any way. By his words to others he calls her a harlot, a woman of no moral device, His actions imply she is easy to seduce by any man, at any price. Yet she continues her commitment to him to love, honor and obey, Despite his assumptions concerning those who respect her in every way. He holds his “possession” in a tight-fisted hand, a miser by every measure, Mean spirited, destructive, unable to share the beauty of his treasure. There is no wonder left to admire in a man who continues to persist, In debasing what his heart desires by actions so plainly remiss. The moral applies to every person who believes he must defend, The honor of the woman who loves nobody else but him. With every assault you erode the love that’s taken years to erect, If you want to retain your treasure, build walls made of respect. I wrote this poem for a terrific person who deserves more respect than she gets from the one person from whom she needs it the most. Her husband, if he reads this, will likely think it is about somebody else. I pity him for his blindness. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
LngJhnAg If she don't believe this I'll get a partition started LOL One of your best, right from the heart. |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Jealousy, unfortunately is a sickness that will do nothing but contaminate any relationship...I hope this woman is able to convince her husband of that, and they get counsiling. I have had to deal with this...and it contaminates so many other lives...also, it always amazes me, that how we see ourselves, is how we will see others...so I'm not at all surprised...I wish both these people the best...if this man realizes he has a problem and wants to change, he will admit he needs help...if not, he will eventually lose his wife...I hope and pray that it all works out in both their behalf. God bless you for writing this and caring so. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Denial...I am sure he won't see it... M |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
I will not go in to details , only to say I understand the ladies plight Hope |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Excellent write LngJhn.... but I'll bet you dollars to donuts he won't recognize himself in this at all! ~Smiles & hugs, Nancy~ ~ I like not only to be loved, |
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Michelle_loves_Mike
since 2003-12-20
Posts 1189Pennsylvania |
Very hard hitting write, your friends husband should be made to read it,,,jealousy gets you no where,,,and usually leaves the "treasure" feeling more like trash. Michelle |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Your friend has a champion, indeed. This has universal appeal to many, LJA, as you can see from the responses thus far. Too many women could wear the heels of your friend...and it's for this reason, where insane jealousy often leads to far more disastrous compromises, that we are forced to have shelters and the like so that women can once again find themselves, and regain their own individuality, and sense of self-respect. It makes me wonder how many men will come forward and be able to respond to this..."I know this is not about me...but I know someone who fits this character to a T..." Well done, Sir. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Excellent write, sailor... Jealousy is one of those things where a bit can be good and feel like a compliment... and even a bit more can be miserable and feel like prison bars. Knowing you matter is great... knowing you're not trusted is the absolute pits. I'd hate to know my man's ears didn't perk at the thought of me with someone else... I'd hate to know he didn't have complete faith I have eyes only for him. *S* It's a fine line... and those scales have to be balanced with trust. *S* |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Mike, I need to print this out and send it to my ex-husband, but his wife would probably pay for it, one way or another...poor woman (sigh) |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
I hate people with this much talent and they just flaunt it all over...don't yall? |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
deep and insightful...you are to be commended for your 'wall building'...here's hoping the he in this gets a clue |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
As I say...jealousy reveals an insecure person...not happy within themselves they lash out to destroy others happiness...the solution is to find a way to help them feel more secure or get out of the relationship...James |
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Youngatheart Member
since 2003-12-30
Posts 333 |
With every assault you erode the love that’s taken years to erect, If you want to retain your treasure, build walls made of respect. Amen! This applies to any relationship filled with hurt, pain and abuse. Outstanding words of wisdom, LJA. Yes, Toerag, he does have talent and obviously a caring heart. |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
i really liked what you wrote, jealousy is a serious sickness, i know, my man triedt o totally isolate me from others, totally exclude me from all. |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
By his words to others he calls her a harlot, a woman of no moral device, His actions imply she is easy to seduce by any man, at any price. Yet she continues her commitment to him to love, honor and obey, Despite his assumptions concerning those who respect her in every way. Oh God, Long John, how I know this. My deceased husband did me like this almost every day for many years. The main reason he did was because He was running around wth so many other husbands wives and daughters, and sisters, and Mothers...... yes, he was very sick!! |
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Grover Senior Member
since 2004-01-27
Posts 1967London, ON, Canada |
Abuse is a very "un-man-like" injustice. And, as your poem clearly depicts, jealousy is merely a form of abuse. An excellent write. Hope the intended reader reads between the lines and sees his name. Grover. |
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celestecat Junior Member
since 2004-02-02
Posts 29 |
very good and true. |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
lnjjhn, great job... It said so eloquently what many people face. Loved your write and all of the words of those who responded... You've hit a hot topic, giving it justice. ~Sadie |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
LJ, I can relate to this...from both perspectives. I have known the feeling of jealousy in my life, fortunately ... in my younger days when I was far less secure with my marriage than I am now.... I have also felt the stinging hurt of infidelity... but I don't find fault in anyone other than myself... for had I given what I should have given.. respect, love, companionship, equality, and much more...I would have never felt the negative emotions that I did.. You have written it masterfully, and I do hope he reads this, but I also am of the opinion that he will not be mature enough to look inside first....before looking elsewhere... |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
It's not jealousy, Mike..it's self-belief that one is too worthless to be loved by a woman of value....and it's a shame. It always seems to work out in the end, though....life is like that. Darned fine writing, paw-paw  |
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