Love From A to Z
Reflections on a marriage
Adoringly I gaze at you
Beside you forever
Caught on film
Documented for the ages
Eager to start our lives together
Frozen in time; a testament of young love.
~
Growing up together (married young)
Heady stuff to become adults always
In the spotlight feeling
Judged by friends and family
Keeping a smile and 'we got this'
Look on our faces as
'Married at nineteen' floated on behind us.
~
Nine months came and went (they thought!/we weren't)
Other things occupied their conversations
{People! They'll talk themselves to death!}
Questioning our why...
Reasoning what they'd do...
"Surely we should have waited?"
Tried to get along on our own first?
~
Unknowingly to me,
Various preoccupations dogged you, tempting you
With delights and promises so multiplying and
Xenoblastic: it shimmered, shone, mesmerized . Calling you on.
You had nothing left, there were
Zero cares remaining for me. For us.
~~~
This was written for the Vocal Abecedarian Challenge, and thankfully the pain of that time is becoming as misty and unsubstantial in as the watery pink film across those old wedding photos.
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Judey Kalchik
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I have been taking some time away from writing. I haven't forgotten about Vocal, the truth is I just have been too busy pursuing other things to write online and honestly, my little family and I just had a really hard month between the flu and a weird eye infection/cold circulating our house. I'm currently sipping some warm peppermint tea because my throat is sore.
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Heartbreaking!!! Congratulations on the Leaderboard win!!!πβ€οΈβ€οΈ
This was brilliant excellent job
Very well written. Full of feeling. π
Beautiful reflection piece of all the judgement young love faces. β€οΈ
A great story and challenge entry
π± That was amazing Judey! loved every bit of it! BRAVO! ππΎππΎππΎππΎππΎ
ach gosh darn it, Ms Kalchik. You just smashed out another winner. So emotional...such perfect flow that completely hides the fact that it's an Abecedarian and all the feels. Masterpiece. If this isn't in the winner's circle at all, I'd be very surprised and write a stern letter to the universe or Vocal or someone. If it is, I'll congratulate you. Anyway, this is just stunning. Well done.
Wonderfully done, though sad. The last couple lines really resonated with me
{People! They'll talk themselves to death!} Questioning our why... Reasoning what they'd do... These lines are the ultimate bitter truth! I love how you told a whole story with your Abecedarian. So poignant and emotional!
Sad, yet beautifully done. I'm glad the pain is misty and unsubstantial.
Wow!! There is so much to feel and unpack throughout this poem. This is so beautifully crafted. You've created a moving and thought-provoking story in this abecedarian.π
This is great! Powerful and open. You knocked this challenge out of the park.
Sorry you had to go through it, glad that you have healed so well & continue to grow in the love which followed.
A whole story in 26 lines...hugs
Wonderful and sad. I hope you're in a better place now. Great take on the challenge.
Such a powerful poem and done to the Vocal Abecedarian Challenge! You make it look effortless!!! "Nine months came and went (they thought!/we weren't) Other things occupied their conversations {People! They'll talk themselves to death!} Questioning our why... Reasoning what they'd do..." Cleverly put!
You went on to prove that one marriage ended does not mean it's all over!! With that experience behind you, you were able to find the right one to share life and bring happiness with. We all rejoice with you and Ken as you show others how it's done. Well written, indeed!
Goodness what a life story. The A to Z of young love. Really well done. β€οΈ
Ah the poetry of love which becomes not love. Water under the bridge for sure. So great you are you and doing what you do. Congrats on your shout out on the Vocal Investment broadcast Judey.
That painted such a sad and heartfelt story. So glad you continue to heal :)