That defining moment came for them both
together for what seemed like ever
each leaving a happy marriage for this affair
which had turned from just a fling
into a long happy relationship love discussed
but tonight the moment crushed!
They tried to have sex yet the spark had gone
that flush of embarrassment
overcame them both as they sat back to back
an emptiness overwhelming
without another word the man dressed and left
all feelings somehow bereft!
The women for some reason overcome with guilt
remembering her only child
she deserted all communication had been broken
in the bedroom she reminisced
rubbing a small hand over the crumpled sheet
at the moment those pangs of defeat!
The man he had no such qualms he went back
to a wife who still loved him
arrogant in his attitude without a conscience
resuming where he left off
to him knew there was always his home base
self-preservation he did embrace!
The Foureyed Poet.