MEMORY

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Betrayal 

Sometimes
the pain is unreal
Like a wasps sting 
to the heart
Not a violent thrust
But a dull deep 
lingering
slow torturing 

Pain of betrayal
Not the hurt
of a lover's quarrel
Or the searing
agony 
of
knowing 
a lover
has 
gone

No 
this is this 
slow- bludgeoning
of the sensibilities
Like a fat 
meat hammer 
pressed
firmly 
on 
the
heart

The pain
humiliation
betrayal
of trust
When 
your 
lover
asks 
another-
for advice
An ex-lover
a casual friend
seemingly

When
they 
ask
about 
that
precious 
coexistence
Behind your back
in deception
Seek 
answers
where 
no
good
is
given

Seek 
answers
behind 
your
back
And
all 
the time 
you are aware
And drawn 
into 
the deception
You find out
And it is

so 
so
painful

The pain 

of


betrayal


by Michael David Coffey October 9, 1998

Used with Mr. Coffey's permission.

Note: To me this represents the confusion and struggle in any kind of conflict....:) and the assurance that "Time"and "Faith" heals all wounds..
Lil

Background made from Jim Warren's piece: "Splash of Life".

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