Blog, Pain/Sadness The Stranger In My Midst by Christine Bolton • June 5, 2021 • 7 Comments The Stranger In My Midst I loved you for your differences They intrigued me Fascinated me You were the square peg in a round hole Socially awkward Entertaining and sweet Vulnerable yet strong I was smitten and life was good But then, without warning I would see the flip side The monster who reared its head Combative and cruel Detached, aloof Seeing me as an enemy Blind rage taking life from your eyes Who were you in those moments when I lost you? Never knowing if I would ever get you back Sometimes it was a day Other times six months or more This time? Probably never Now those differences Separate more than bind and cannot be bridged The chasm has become too big We have traveled too far In opposite directions Who are you now? Someone I no longer recognize Or want Copyright © 2021 Christine Bolton - Poetry for Healing All Rights Reserved Share this:TweetEmailPrintLike this:Like Loading...
I can certainly relate to this…
So sad isn’t it Crystal. I seem to hear that all the time 😕
Such a heartfelt poem
Thanks Sadje. ☺️ Relationships are extremely difficult sometimes.
I know 😊
Wow! So powerful and raw with emotion! A sad and painful experience shared by many, Hoping this is fiction for you????
Someone wearing a mask or Bi-polar. So beautifully penned, Christine! Bellissimo, Bellissimo!
Chuck
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Thank you so much dear Chuck. It has happened to me so I speak from the heart. I just hope it resonates with others. This happens a lot out there. 😢