Control (palindrome-line by line)

by Brenda   Nov 17, 2016


It shouldn't be like this...
after all these years
but you still turn my stomach-
I was hoping the passing years would soften these feelings
all the fights and bad times-
everything I have tucked away, locked up tight
your voice is enough to break through
even now-
Why do I allow you?
This control over me.
It needs to end...

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  • 7 years ago

    by Meena Krish

    There are some who still make us flip and melt,
    make our stomach roll and tumble whether the relationship
    turned sour or good...they have that control one we at times
    wish it wasn't there...

    Good read...

    • 7 years ago

      by Brenda

      Meena, thank you so much. It is crazy how some people just do that to us, isn't it? We really keep our distance, it's better that way.

  • 8 years ago

    by Mary

    This is wonderful Brenda, in the sense that you are able to release these feelings through your writing. I've been there too, and you describe this amazingly well in this piece. Well done. Hugs to you-I know that wasn't easy.

    • 8 years ago

      by Brenda

      Thank you so much Mary! I'm sorry you've been through this too. I hope you are in a better place now. I really appreciate your comments-hugs to you-

  • 8 years ago

    by Brenda

    Thanks everybody. I truly appreciate all your words of wisdom and encouragement. Michael, absolutely this is not about my husband, he truly is the best thing that has ever happened to me. We both came from bad relationships so we make each day together something wonderful. Em, it's so easy to fall into these type of relationships unfortunately. I have come to the realization I just need to put on my big girl panties and make this special day the best for my daughter. He isn't going to change, as much as I hoped time would have tempered this. My goal is to create a memorable day for my daughter, knowing I will have limited moments in the rest of my life with him. He's (thankfully ) not who I come home to each night. So hugs to you all!

  • 8 years ago

    by Ben Pickard

    Very, very clever stuff Brenda. That's all.

    Take care,

    Ben

  • 8 years ago

    by Em

    Brenda I can only hope that this control he has over you ends though I completely understand about he controlling behaviours' having a hold of us, my controlling relationship didn't end that long ago but I have to agree with Michael we only truly expect real love after hurt for whatever reason and I hope it doesn't ruin your daughters wedding. Big hugs!
    Em

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