Comment from Pam (respa)

Excellent

-Great artwork and nice presentation, Karen.
-You wrote a good poem about it.
-A good opening line that shows
he was convincing, and you fell for him
and his words.
-A very good concluding line.
-A good entry; good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 27-Dec-2024

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reply by the author on 27-Dec-2024

Thanks for the read. Your comments are appreciated.
That picture has been in my files for a while. It is a great picture, but I did not know what to do with it.
So, out this poem came. For some reason, it all made sense to me. Thanks again. Karen

reply by Pam (respa) on 27-Dec-2024

Sometimes things work like that. You are very welcome for the review, and I appreciate your reply.

Comment from Tim Margetts

Excellent

Ahh the dreaded wolf, Karen.
So how come the gloomy poem for seasonal cheer?
Give Chris a verbal slap or a physical one, or an imaginary one for that matter LOL
Have an amazing rest of the seasonal period.
Tim x

 Comment Written 27-Dec-2024

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reply by the author on 27-Dec-2024

Even in my current decrepit state, If I touched him, I would either kill him, or rip his clothes off and do many things. He still can get to me as no other ever has. That's part of the reason I moved six hours away.
Love to you and yours. This was a slap. :-)

reply by Tim Margetts on 27-Dec-2024

(((Hugs))) xx

Comment from Sanku

Excellent

greas and nightmares coinciding in a relationship is not healthy. The picture of the wolf man is very symbolic. He is cunning and cannit be trusted,, you selected a very apt picture .. all the best forthe contest.

 Comment Written 27-Dec-2024

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reply by the author on 27-Dec-2024

I appreciate the read. You have very intuitive comments. We were raised with make do and mend.
I made do for a long time, but unfortunately, could never mend. He was a basket of never ending problems. Thanks for your time sweet friend. karen

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Great job telling a whole story with a 5-7-5 poem. And I liked how you linked the dream/nightmare metaphor. If only all that happened while sleeping and not real life. Best wishes in the contest!

 Comment Written 27-Dec-2024

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reply by the author on 27-Dec-2024

I was married to a man who presented himself as the protector, to me, his Queen. Instead, I got a pretender to the throne, with me his lacky. Not the same at all is it? Thanks for the read. Karen

reply by lyenochka on 27-Dec-2024

Sigh. Happens so frequently! Glad you got out from that.

reply by the author on 27-Dec-2024

I ran like the wind, well, I actually just walked, but with great intent. He still emails me about twice a month and calls me baby. He still lives in delusion land. He knows everyone there. :-)

reply by lyenochka on 27-Dec-2024

Scary! I'm glad you know your boundaries!

Comment from Debi Pick Marquette

Excellent

Well if I was going to be attracted to an animal, hmmm, maybe. Hahaha. But from the neck up is a little too hairy. But I do know what you are saying. This is a cool post for such few words, you really got your message across. Great job, my friend. Love, Debi

 Comment Written 27-Dec-2024

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reply by the author on 27-Dec-2024

Thanks so much. I appreciate the read. I've had the picture for a while, It was just so different I never used it. It's the end of the year, and I was cleaning my files, so I picked to use instead of toss. Hence, the poem. Good luck with the eye surgery. Karen

Comment from Ric Myworld

Excellent

This might be the most common story in the world. But you've told it so well. It's kind of like what I used to say about my ex-wife, who got everything I made in child support and alimony: It was kind of like paying for a car after I'd already wrecked it. :-) Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 26-Dec-2024

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reply by the author on 26-Dec-2024

None of us were prepared for marriage. In our day and age, the ladies were raised to believe that it is all magic and flowers, and well behaved babies. Guys are raised thinking they can get all the sex they want and free ironing. What a shocker when reality pokes out it's little head.LOL Karen

Comment from Pamusart

Excellent

Hi, karen

This poem tells the truth that many have gone through. It is the a very clever entry to this contest.

Good luck in the contest

I enjoyed reading this poem. Good job.

 Comment Written 26-Dec-2024

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reply by the author on 26-Dec-2024

That picture was so good, and I hadn't used it. Aside from the sharp teeth, he is a looker. LOL. So, I wrote this love lament. I mean, I would guess his monthly activities could take the shine off a relationship. Love to you and yours. Karen

Comment from Lana Marie

Excellent

Oh my gosh! This is so true unfortunately for many. Some men have a way with words when they're trying to get what they want,
Falling for his words and being told she is his dream girl, but yet he was a nightmare! This is deep and profound!

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 Comment Written 26-Dec-2024

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reply by the author on 26-Dec-2024

And way toooo true. Thanks for the read. I haven't seen you before. Good luck with your writing. There are gobs of good people on here. Ask us any questions you want. If we don't know the answer, we probably know someone you does. Karen

Comment from Cecilia A Heiskary

Excellent

Karen,

Glad to see you back my friend. This is a lovely 5-7-5 poem. Sometimes dating you can get caught up in the excitement until it turns to chaos.

Well done my friend and good luck in the contest.

Cecilia

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 Comment Written 26-Dec-2024

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reply by the author on 26-Dec-2024

I had this picture and needed to do something with it. Thanks for the read. You are so sweet. Karen

reply by Cecilia A Heiskary on 26-Dec-2024

You're welcome my friend. I am so glad to see you back.