Coming Home
a poem23 total reviews
Comment from Cindy Decker 3
Bill,
This is an excellent betrayal poem.
The last two liners are especially poignant; never to be remembered for her misdeeds.
I remember where I was in 1983 when this tragedy occurred.
Fantastic poem, Bill.
Best wishes,
Cindy
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2024
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Bill,
This is an excellent betrayal poem.
The last two liners are especially poignant; never to be remembered for her misdeeds.
I remember where I was in 1983 when this tragedy occurred.
Fantastic poem, Bill.
Best wishes,
Cindy
Comment Written 02-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2024
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Thank you, Cindy. A long time ago.
Comment from talented150
i liked your poem about betrayal. Here you were fighting for your country, and she was cheating on you. I am glad you were able to raise your son and enjoy his children, also. I admire you for being a single parent, taking responsibility, and overcoming challenges. I know how hard it is to raise children alone - I raised three on my own. It takes bravery.
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2024
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i liked your poem about betrayal. Here you were fighting for your country, and she was cheating on you. I am glad you were able to raise your son and enjoy his children, also. I admire you for being a single parent, taking responsibility, and overcoming challenges. I know how hard it is to raise children alone - I raised three on my own. It takes bravery.
Comment Written 30-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2024
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Thank you, T. It takes a village, they say.
Comment from royowen
I wonder how much of this goes on in the world, not only in the middle but in fact everywhere there are people one will get betrayal, but you know there must a lot more in the Middle East, beautifully written Bill, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2024
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I wonder how much of this goes on in the world, not only in the middle but in fact everywhere there are people one will get betrayal, but you know there must a lot more in the Middle East, beautifully written Bill, blessings Roy
Comment Written 30-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2024
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Betrayal hurts all involved.
Comment from June Sargent
I hope this is not autobiographical. Such a sad story of betrayal, but not that uncommon these days. Some people just don't appreciate what a good thing they have and foolishly throw it all away.
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2024
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I hope this is not autobiographical. Such a sad story of betrayal, but not that uncommon these days. Some people just don't appreciate what a good thing they have and foolishly throw it all away.
Comment Written 29-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2024
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Life has gotten better.
Comment from Begin Again
That's a double betrayal! I can't imagine leaving a child behind, especially in a war-torn disaster. The neighbor had more compassion than the wife. But life does move forward, and good things rose from the past, and she is just lost in the rubble of the past.
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2024
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That's a double betrayal! I can't imagine leaving a child behind, especially in a war-torn disaster. The neighbor had more compassion than the wife. But life does move forward, and good things rose from the past, and she is just lost in the rubble of the past.
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 28-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2024
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I never think of her.
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Great! Have a wonderful day!
Comment from patcelaw
This is an excellent material poem for the contest and I wish you the very best in the contest. May you have a very pleasant weekend and may God bless you as you continue to write your lovely poems. Patricia.
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2024
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This is an excellent material poem for the contest and I wish you the very best in the contest. May you have a very pleasant weekend and may God bless you as you continue to write your lovely poems. Patricia.
Comment Written 28-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2024
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Thank you, Patricia
Comment from dragonpoet
Hi Bill
This poem surely fits the contest. I am sorry you and your son had to go through this. It is so sad when a mother is never seen and talked about.
The sort of story is usually told from the other side, with the father abandoning the family. You were strong to battle single parenting and PTSD together.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Enjoy your weekend.
Joan
In case I haven't told you yet, I have just published a book called "The Interloper (and other stories in prose and poetry)" by Joan Pechter. It is available on Amazon.com.
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2024
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Hi Bill
This poem surely fits the contest. I am sorry you and your son had to go through this. It is so sad when a mother is never seen and talked about.
The sort of story is usually told from the other side, with the father abandoning the family. You were strong to battle single parenting and PTSD together.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Enjoy your weekend.
Joan
In case I haven't told you yet, I have just published a book called "The Interloper (and other stories in prose and poetry)" by Joan Pechter. It is available on Amazon.com.
Comment Written 27-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2024
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Thank you, Joan. It was a long time ago.
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You're welcome, Bill
Joan
Comment from jim vecchio
Ths was another departure for you. Worthy of a six, had I it. I just posted a 750th, and both of ours ended with a broken woman somewhere out there. Great work!
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2024
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Ths was another departure for you. Worthy of a six, had I it. I just posted a 750th, and both of ours ended with a broken woman somewhere out there. Great work!
Comment Written 27-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2024
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I guess this is where our lives lead us.
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I wanted to do as love story for #750, but my stories usually turn out that way.
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Excellent entry for the Betrayal Poetry Contest.
I understand how you feel, I felt the same years ago. Now I'm divorced and don't look for a relationship anymore, I'm not good about it. PTSD is hard to live with. But look at you you raised your daughter alone. The way veterans are treated after you all come home with PTSD and more is a shame. Thank you for your service.
Good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2024
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Excellent entry for the Betrayal Poetry Contest.
I understand how you feel, I felt the same years ago. Now I'm divorced and don't look for a relationship anymore, I'm not good about it. PTSD is hard to live with. But look at you you raised your daughter alone. The way veterans are treated after you all come home with PTSD and more is a shame. Thank you for your service.
Good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 27-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2024
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Thank you, Gypsy, for your kind review. Bill
Comment from Ulla
My word, Bill. This a true story isn't it? If that's not betrayal, then I don't know what is. It so resonates with what could be happening again. The last time being the early to mid seventies. I wish I had a six. I'm so sorry. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2024
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My word, Bill. This a true story isn't it? If that's not betrayal, then I don't know what is. It so resonates with what could be happening again. The last time being the early to mid seventies. I wish I had a six. I'm so sorry. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 27-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2024
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Water under the burning bridge, Ulla.
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Yeah, I can imagine. I was flying at the time and came across a few of the MEA crew. All they had was their uniform and a wee bag with so change of clothes. A story to be told, one day.