Abandoned Souls Poem by Jill Ferrey

You did more than abandon our marriage
You ripped two little souls apart
And left all they knew from life in tatters
All to mount your holier than thou carriage

You left them a parent short
All so you could go on your merry way
You left them with feelings to abort
To in some way, some how just go on

Did you ever think of them,
When you decided to up and leave?
Do you know the impact your desertion had?
I often wonder if you do.

You might think of them in the dark of night
But when that darkness fades to the light of day
You once again feel safe, to get on with your life
Never sparing a thought for their inner pain and strife

Do you know how overwhelming
It can get, to on a daily basis
Constantly struggle, to always strive
At times is feels like I’m fighting just to keep them alive

For their happiness is what I fight for every day
I see them awake each morning
And their faces light up with that first smile
The one that often when one is so young, occurs without warning

That makes it all worthwhile
I would not trade it for anything in the whole world
And you are missing out on these daily joys
For you never hear the sound of their sweet voices when they sing

I hope that you will one day come to the realization
Before it is far too late, before they come into the true knowledge
Of how their father was only there for them, when it suited him
How could you think that anything else could ever replace them?

They are the love, tears and joy we all find in life
Start now to rebuild your damaged bridges with them
Start today; do not leave this to tomorrow
Do not wake up one morning knowing nothing but regret