The Affair

By The royster

Sun, 15 Sep 2013
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11 comments
 

No my dear it’s just not true,

I’ve only ever slept with you

Other women that I’ve known

Affection’s all they’ve ever shown

 

Now I stand before you accused

Of  infidelity, you feel abused

So may I make this clear today

You are my wife but lover, nay

 

You said you didn’t want me, so

I think it’s fair that I should go

Find love in someone elses arms

Who warm me with their tender charms

 

I only ever slept with you

That much my dear is oh so true

Instead of silence or endless nagging

I found love and lots of shagging.

 

It didn’t have to be this way

You may remember on that day

Your words to me so full of spite

No way could this be put right

 

So dear wife, maybe you’ll see

I know it wasn’t  right for me

To fall into anothers bed

You should have stayed awake instead

Certificate 18
Poem
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Comments

Submitted by Linda Wigzell Cress on

 Roy - This poem is really good.  The rhythm just walks along so easily, even with the difficult subject matter, and the words you use rhyme effortlessly.  One of your best I'd say.

Linda

Submitted by The royster on

Thank you so much Linda. You're so good to me.  So sorry for late reply. I just forgot all about this one and I didn't get any e-mails re comments.  Strange!!     Roy

 

Submitted by Denzella on

Hello Roy,

I agree with LInda a difficult subject handled witih ease.  My only slight quibble is with arms and warms because although they look as if they should rhyme for me they don't.

Find love in someone elses arms

Their love, affection, my heart warms.

Perhaps something to the effect

Who warm me with their tender charms

But hey ho what do I know.  Linda is a far more accomplished poet than myself and she is the rhyming queen as far as I'm concerned.

Moya

 

Submitted by The royster on

Hiya Moya,    Yes you are right about that and as you can see I have borrowed your words.  I am always grateful for comments from you lovely people.   Roy

 

Submitted by Linda Wigzell Cress on

Hell's Bells Moya - what a compliment (if Roy doesn't mind me hi=jacking his page to say so).  The rhyming queen, eh!  Better get a crown instead of the hat, although it might be a bit heavy to keep taking off to you!

Linda

Submitted by The royster on

Hijack away Linda.  Good to know one of my poems can generate a little banter between excellent writers.  Roy 

 

Submitted by Denzella on

It's true, Linda, every word.  For me you are the rhyming queen and Rhiannon a close second with Silver Spun Sands the queen of imagery. 

Moya

 

Submitted by Linda Wigzell Cress on

Hi Roy sorry me again to Moya:   Seems like you've got us all pegged, Moya!   To me, you have always been the Queen of Humour and Dialogue!  Story of the week!  Well deserved!

Linda

Submitted by Denzella on

In the interests of economy we seem to have cut out the midldle man.  Sorry about that Roy!  But reallly you are part of this conversaitoooooooooon.  That's good old parkie once again. Thank you Linda and Roy for your lovely comments.

Moya

 

Submitted by The royster on

Hahaha,   Never been a middle man before.  Feels good ;-)

 

Submitted by The royster on

Hi All,  So sorry I forgot all about this one.  It's an age thing haha.   Thank you all so much for the conversation. Most enjoyable.   Guess I got you all going with this. You're all to kind and I do take on board Moya's comment on warms and charms.  In fact I'm gonna change it.  I am always open to suggestions, know what I mean, .   You're all fantastic writers and I love to hear your comments.  Roy