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pjtalty
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W.A., Australia

0 posted 2004-06-26 11:56 PM



Metamorphosis
Dedicated to each partner in the one-in-three marriage breakdowns, which occur in Australia and many other countries. I have attempted to portray in free verse the emotions I perceive that each partner in many broken marriage might feel towards the other. Happily, I do know many couples who don’t feel such emotions and who maintain friendly relationships, even after divorce.
by Patrick Talty

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When did it start,

where will it end:

the metamorphosis that changed you

from Dante (or Beatrice)

to dung beetle?



Don’t know the answer

to what has filled my eyes

with icy streams, has sprayed

my pristine heart with snowflakes,

and clouds from a stormy sky.



I don't blame you;

you are not to blame

for my bad judgment;

blame covers me

like a leaking raincoat.



I should have sensed the truth

of you, the insubstantial youth

of you, and the many lies that

love and trust made me accept

as passing aberrations.



It’s too late now: I have

no antivirus software installed

in the open forum I call my heart;

No delete button, no button B

To press and get you back!



Patrick Talty

© Copyright 2004 Patrick Talty - All Rights Reserved
Kethry
Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082
Victoria Australia
1 posted 2004-06-27 12:10 PM


I like the terms of reference in this , particularly the compuspeak references. It's amazing that such an emotional subject can be put down in words so logically ordered.

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind.  Unknown



iliana
Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434
USA
2 posted 2004-06-27 02:53 AM


PJ -- very enjoyable read and a good job on a rough subject!  
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