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Metamorphosis.
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Dedicated to each partner in the one-in-three marriage breakdowns which occur in Australia and other countries. I have attempted to portray in free verse the emotions I perceive that each partner in many broken marriage might feel towards the other. Happily, I do know many couples who don�t feel such emotions and who maintain friendly relationships, even after divorce.

When did it start, where will it end: the metamorphosis that changed you from Dante (or Beatrice) to dung beetle? Don�t know the answer to what has filled my eyes with icy streams, has sprayed my pristine heart with snow flakes, and clouds from a stormy sky. I don't blame you; you are not to blame for my bad judgment; blame covers me like a leaking raincoat. I should have sensed the truth of you, the insubstantial youth of you, and the many lies that love and trust made me accept as passing aberrations. It�s too late now: I have no antivirus software installed in the open forum I call my heart; No delete button , no button B To press and get you back! (c)Patrick Talty 2004
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Reviewed by Birdie Houston (Reader)

Reviewed on January 2, 2005

I enjoyed this interesting write thanks for sharing and Happy 2005!!!!

Reviewed by Lori Moore

Reviewed on May 9, 2004

Patrick,

This piece is packed with powerful images and poetic truth. I really enjoy the way you handle the "blame" issue here. Excellent work.

Reviewed by A Serviceable Villain

Reviewed on March 27, 2004

Patrick -

Great title - something that we all go through at some point in our life...very well-crafted!

Robert

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on February 24, 2004

Great expressions here, Patrick. I am one of the fortunate ones who maintains good relations after the parting. Love and peace to you. Regis

Reviewed by Lisa Cannons (Reader)

Reviewed on February 22, 2004

I'm one of the stats you mention Patrick! You got my feelings down perfectly Patrick. May I also add YOU do your home town Proud when you write anything!
Thanks for dropping by Patrick

Irish

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)

Reviewed on February 12, 2004

Well penned expression of what is often "Real life"

Reviewed by Katy Walsvik (Reader)

Reviewed on February 10, 2004

Sigh.. proving, once again, that there is nothing your furtile mind does not ponder, nor anything your eager pen does not express... ahh, Patrick, me sweet.. a poem for the 'walking wounded' eh? They are in there, tis true, I've seen them, listened to their needs to be understood. With your honest eye and your sensitive soul, I do believe you have summed up at least some of these 1 in 3, statiscally speaking. I especially love that, even with a somewhat dark theme, your teasing/playful nature keeps this reader marveling at your wizardry with words, your depth of perception. You can't imagine how lovely it is to see you posting poetry again... it's truly been too long. Great stuff! katy xox.

Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)

Excellent Patrick....