I was faithful to him
right from the start
then news of his cheating
ripped out my heart.

it was the perfect life
for twenty-three years
til I discovered the others
and was consumed by tears.

I felt I wasn't good enough
and worse; insecure.
then part two of the story
was too much to endure..

my love turned to anger
with bitterness and pains
then I became numb
with ice in my veins

I couldn't open up
to anyone I knew
or hang my dirty laundry
for all to view.

I put on a good front
to keep up my smile
it worked out ok
for a short while..

the last four years
wreaked havoc on my soul
I wanted my life back
to be in control

the damage that it did
to my low self esteem
was enough for me to think
"do I want to change my team''?

but my luck had changed
when I met a nurturing friend.
I poured out my demons
and she helped me to mend.

no advice was needed
just a compassionate ear
I owe my new "being"
to a friend I hold dear.

I was very emotional
and grateful to come clean
I now have a normal life
the likes or which I've never seen!!!!