I gave him my life, the biggest part of it at least
My plans put on hold, to raise the family
My dreams were gone, after all it was for the best
I locked away the heart that beat within my chest
He’s not a bad guy, just someone who is hurt
I altered his universe when I asked for the divorce
He’s struggling and heading on a downhill course
He doesn’t understand that our marriage didn’t work
No one's at fault. No one's to blame
Perfect I wasn't and neither was he
We both played a part in the demise
of our perfect family
He’s told his story all over this small town
Which is his of course, like everything else
For sacrificing college, career, and a life
Seems I’m due nothing for being a wife.
Four children later, and 27 years
I’m divorcing a stranger; I don’t know who he is
What’s ours is his, what’s his is his, I’m left very little
Can I make it on my own? Only time will tell
I wish him no ill. I hope he finds inner peace
He deserves it, he needs it, for it he has to seek
Unfair on my part to alter his life
But my soul would have died if I had stayed his wife.
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Oh the tragedy of broken relationships! No one goes untouched. You will be ok; you are strong and capable.
I am glad you have your poetry. It is so therautic, for yourself and for me
Don't be afraid of independence. Only good can come from it. & if you struggle, don't forget to suffer, because it will only bring your life beauty.
Grieve and experience your loss,move ahead,be independen.You'll become stronger each and everyday.One day at a time my friend...
Your strong and beautiful and know it...You can do this!!!!
"Due nothing for being a wife"...chicka, I so get that one, too. Is there any way to get out of the small town? I know that there's nothing I can say to make this seem or feel any easier, but you have to know that it's necessary and there's light at the end of the tunnel. You're too far down that tunnel to turn back now, so you might as well keep moving forward.
Wow... you have got real talent. I felt a real pang in my heart reading this. It's awful how you have sacrified everything -- college, career and life, and have walked away left empty-handed.
I totally understand where you are coming from. I went through the same thing last year. He didnt understand that when we broke up it almost killed me but now I am very independent so keeping doing what you are doing you we feel so much better soon.