Quisling

Betrayal

Quisling

You sided with the invader

who tried to subjugate my heart.

You told all my secrets

to the white stucco walls,

skulked in damp, dark, musty cellars,

and breathed in whispers of deceit

about my weaknesses,

so that I could easily

be vanquished.

Your collaboration

had no bounds

friendship, love

counted for nought in the end;

and you did this for what?

Other than your own furtherance.

 

07/08/17

Reviews

[Tony Jordan]

There was a 'Lundy' here centuries before a Quisling appeared in Norway and this poem could scream way back to every period of history and will most likely be relevant for as long as man walks on the Earth...ergo it's timeless writing John.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Indeed Tony. Many, many thanks.

[Carol Cashes]

Oh! The dastardly complexion of the betrayer! You said it waaay better, but the point is clearly made. I liked this a lot: it was straightforward, and scene-descriptive that evoked immediate images in my head. *tipping my hat*

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Many thank yous Carol

[DIVYA]

You told all my secrets
to the white stucco walls,
skulked in damp, dark, musty cellars,
and breathed in whispers of deceit
about my weaknesses,

I am left breathless by your ability to go so deep down into your rage and come up with such words cutting them down to pieces.... Always your fan.

The lesson I learn here is to never let anyone get the better of me, even at my most vulnerable.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

You are too kind dear Divya but I am glad you liked it and that you feel strong enough to defend yourself.

[DIVYA]

You are welcome John...

[Great Aunt Astri]

That terrible invader of the heart! It is certainly responsible for a lot of heart-break. I hope she read this poem and felt guilty in her 'own furtherance'!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thankfully this is a merging of experiences long past and simply writing themes from my rather crazy mind. Many thanks for stopping by GAA.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

wow, the users...i have been with a few...they got better emotionally and otherwise at my expense---
it happens...and it is not fun.
really relate to this write,
j.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

I knew you would relate to this Jacob and that makes me sad. Too much of this sort of thing happens nowadays. Many thanks.

[Lorry]

Powerful write John, on a subject too many people recognise. Do these wounds ever heal completely? I doubt it.
The worst of betrayal is knowing you will not be able to trust others as much again, through no fault of theirs, or yours.
Beautifully captured.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you very much Lorry. I totally agree.