Cheated Upon Poem by Ndimancho T Nyowikeh

The poem 'Cheated Upon' by Ndimancho T. Nyowikeh explores the theme of betrayal and the pain it brings. The speaker expresses his disbelief and heartache at being cheated on by someone he trusted. The use of imagery, such as finding the unfaithful partner in another person's arms, conveys the depth of the speaker's pain and shock. The poem begins with the speaker reflecting on the nature of friendship and the expectation of reciprocity in a relationship. The use of the word 'accord' and 'treaty of reciprocity' suggests a sense of mutual trust and respect. However, the speaker's experience has been different, as he feels that his trust has been betrayed. The poem continues with the speaker expressing his feeling of being used and discarded by his partner, whom he trusted. The use of the metaphor 'she threw me like a dice, without thinking twice' conveys a sense of callousness and lack of consideration on the part of the unfaithful partner. The speaker then describes the shock and disbelief he felt upon discovering his partner's infidelity. The use of the word 'swindled' conveys a sense of being deceived and manipulated. The speaker also expresses his surprise at the partner's lack of remorse, describing it as a 'new trait' in her. The poem reaches its emotional peak when the speaker describes walking into his 'folks cottage' and finding his partner with another person. The image of finding her 'in his closet, dicking from a sumptuous dish' conveys a sense of betrayal and heartbreak. The speaker's inability to shed tears suggests a sense of disbelief at the situation. The poem ends with the speaker expressing a sense of resignation and surrender to a higher power. The use of the phrase 'Lord, into your hands I surrender' indicates a sense of acceptance and letting go of the pain and turmoil caused by the betrayal. In conclusion, 'Cheated Upon' captures the raw emotions and turmoil that come with being deceived in a relationship. The poem effectively conveys the depth of the speaker's pain and shock through powerful imagery and emotional language. Bole Tama T