Access Denied

Experimental/Prose

Still repeatedly swiping that card
blaming the worn magnetic strip
Never once has it occurred to you
this account has been closed

Author's Note

When the past comes knocking...
This is about a (real life) monster I have written about in other pieces that destroyed both myself and my life. And yet... Even now on occasion, due to circumstances, I have to have dealings with him.

Reviews

[SteveB]

Well done! I love the analogy between bank accounts and relationships. I also love that another equally fair reading could be opportunities lost for any of a number of reasons. The self-delusion and denial are well expressed in such a concise and tight piece.
A pleasure to read this.

[Rogue]

Thank you, Steve for such a wonderful review. I truly appreciate that. :)

[TL Boehm]

when the past comes knocking don't answer. It/he/she/they have nothing new to say.

[ayosonolowo]

Yes very correct

[Rogue]

Thank you, Tammy for your wise words here. :)

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

Wow... strangely again, Rogue i know you're words. I am currently going through the same and have been for quite some time now. You have to put on the smile(and armor) and hope the children don't feel the reluctance dripping from underneath it all.

[Rogue]

Yep, the reluctance... What does it take them, about 5 or 10 minutes to start pushing their favorite sequence of buttons? "How fast can I flee from this hell?"
Thank you, Travis as always. :)

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

And as always, it was my pleasure.

[Cool Handless Luke]

A whimsical metaphor - I wish it were that simple to just cancel someone's card. But with kids in the mix, you still gotta deal with the mom. Nice, short and sweet poem Rogue.

[Rogue]

-points to your eyes and then points to mine-
We're feeling each other on this one. Even if you could go back... You'd do it all again. If you didn't you run the risk of not having those kids, or different ones. The no win situation.
Thank you, Jeff. You know how much I appreciate this. :)

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. I'm shocked but not surprised how some people can destroy our fragile selves and lives and even careers. I feel the you want to deny him the access to too may things in your life but he keeps popping up...This is a strong write that I felt it dearly...:)

[Rogue]

Yes, he keeps popping up. The price of having children. Those communication lines have to stay open for their sakes. Even as adults, any big events in their lives we both have to attend. So, it is not all that often, but it is a lingering nightmare with no real escape.
Thank you, Sami. Happy to read your thoughts and see you here, my friend. :)

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. I was right on the money for I felt those words...You are welcome...:)

[Rogue]

Yes you were, Sir. :)

[Sami Khalil]

^^~^^ :)......