Unrequited Love
I turned the key within my lock
and quietly went inside.
And there upon my couch, a shock
my mind could not abide.
The faithful dearest one to me
was in a deep embrace.
I slowly backed up silently,
lest he should see my face,
and closed the door so silently on
what I could not comprehend.
How could I ever live without
my husband, my lover and friend?
For in my mind I'd see the scene
repeating in my tears
that traveled down my cheeks at night
in the coming years.
Did I want repentance from this man?
I really did not know.
Could I have forgiveness
and never let pride show?
My answer came to me one night
as we lay in our bed.
He cried and took me in his arms
and then contritely said.
'My dearest one there's something
that I must let you know.
I cannot harbor what I've done
for it's hurting so.'
I quieted him with my tender touch
and looked into his eyes.
'Let's never speak of it again.'
for she was very wise.
poem by Edwina Reizer
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