Read Between The Lines
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To the woman who sleeps with someone else's husband
Let me begin by saying - I understand human relationships are complex. I also understand one-night stands, flings, excitement those flings bring, sexual desires, desire to be wanted by men other than your own husband. What I don't understand - why you had no respect for me? Why you demeaned me, mocked my looks, made remarks about my intelligence? And why you chose to do all that for not one day but for years? Even when I was going through one miscarriage after another.
Now let me tell you how your actions ruined one woman's life beyond repair.
When you did all that my husband came home and repeated the same words and actions to deal with his own guilt. He objectified me - he inserted in me when you were not available. He mocked my looks - his exact words - I look like a chimpanzee when I wear a bright-coloured lipstick. You know, I can't look at any man now. He insulted my intelligence. He said I was good enough only to bag groceries at a supermarket. The list of insults is …
Now let me tell you how your actions ruined one woman's life beyond repair.
When you did all that my husband came home and repeated the same words and actions to deal with his own guilt. He objectified me - he inserted in me when you were not available. He mocked my looks - his exact words - I look like a chimpanzee when I wear a bright-coloured lipstick. You know, I can't look at any man now. He insulted my intelligence. He said I was good enough only to bag groceries at a supermarket. The list of insults is …
Waah Saru, your hubby must be proud ! Hey, I missed you at my blog. Do find time to visit The Sinhas at 302 :)
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! I will ask my husband whether he is proud of you or not...
DeleteA sweet read!
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DeleteA lovely weave and re read a few times so as not to miss the commas and sugar coated words, Saru:)
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ReplyDeleteThank you, Ankita.
DeleteOne of the amazing I had read in last few months....cheers to you Saru!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Hemant and welcome back!
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DeleteLovely!
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Deletelovely and romantic,
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DeleteSugar coated yet perfect sweetness, neither too much nor too less. A really simple yet stunning read.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for a lovely comment dear. :)
DeleteWow...it's so romantic... Luv Rita
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DeleteRomantic one Saru :) I liked the beginning very much. :)
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DeleteSad and sweet at the same time.
ReplyDeleteNice work, Saru.
Thank you, Dee!
DeleteWow Saru, one more masterpiece..... Loved it....:)
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DeleteGreat one again Saru...love it... (y)
ReplyDeleteThanks Maniparna!
DeleteHow great. What a powerful way to share a hero.
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DeleteThis is beautifully written. Very light and breezy. It's kind of like renewing wedding vows :)
ReplyDeleteIs it? It's light and easy, I agree. I wrote in less than 2 minutes. I made my own poem into maggi noodles :P
DeleteA lovely read Saru. Simple yet powerful :).
ReplyDeleteThank you, Aseem :)
DeleteLovely poem, simple and really emotional in between lines.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ruchi!
DeleteBeautiful, pleading and demanding at the same time !
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DeleteYour poems have that magic feel good factor ... I loved this :-)
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