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This is a poem I wrote 3 days ago while feeling on the downside of life. My husband is still battling alcoholism and I'm near the end of the rope.
How Long Is Enough?
How long is enough, I asked myself
Is it measured by days and time?
Should it be when pain is no longer felt?
But the sting of eternal tears are mine?
Should it be when each fiber of love has died?
And each word is just left unsaid?
Or when life itself had exhaust me
And I wish that time itself is dead?
Should I wait with unfaltering hopes
For a miracle to change my path?
And revive the unity that once had life
But today is now scorned with wrath?
How long should I go before I turn?
Should it be when the road ahead is gone?
Or accept that in life there's much to learn
Perhaps... enough had already come.
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This is a great poem shootingstar. I'll be praying that God will give you the strength to be the wife he wants you to be. Best wishes
jay
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I like this SS. I think this is helpful to your healing process too. Keep it up
HUGS
Zoey
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Nicely done, Shooting Star. And I ask myself the same questions, almost daily. My husband isn't an alcoholic, but he is self-destructive in other ways. I was just counting the weeks my H. has had the EN and LB questionnaires to fill out. 6 or 7 weeks. His spoken with Steve twice, most recently on Dec. 5. But, he won't fill them out, and that is the next step.
Is six weeks a long time?
It is all so relative. It seems like such a long time to start working as a team on a marriage. (I've been working alone for over 18 months.)
How long is enough?
My feeling is I definitely need to leave BEFORE I kill him. Divorce is a better option than murder. LOL.
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Excellent poem, S.S.!
I asked when is enough many times with my controller/abuser H (married 16 yrs). I drew close to God and found each step through this. God longs to be near to the brokenhearted and to make the path for their feet.
The Lord be with you, S.S.! He loves you dearly!
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Thank you all for the feedback. It's a comfort to know that there are people out there who can relate to the pain I'm going through. My fate is strong and I do believe one day, my prayers will be answered. Merry Christmas to all!
SS
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