All relationships have walls,
the therapist offered
Walls, I could handle –
build a ladder, scale –
seems there was no help
for the vortex that was
our marriage – his narcissism
a black hole that devoured
my soul….
(For Reena’s Exploration challenge. Image credited NASA, BBC News.)
Life, is a whirlpool
Of floods and droughts
Empty deserts and doubts
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It is indeed, my poetic friend!
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I can relate to relationship having walls that might be scaled and
have had more than my share of vortex relationships.
Great metaphors!
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Thanks, Betty!
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Oh! Forgot to mention loving the timely image.
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Thanks to the host of this prompt!
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As Betty said: wonderful metaphors! Some relationships are inherently doomed to circle the drain, it seems.
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“Circle the drain” for sure. Thanks Heide.
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Narcissism as a black hole. Now, that’s a perfect description.
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Ah, you’ve experienced it!
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Yes. I had termed it Down the Rabbit Hole, but I like yours better.
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Lol – both good.
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PS: I agree wholeheartedly that narcissism consumes everything in its path. I knew a man like that once too, and in hindsight am SO GRATEFUL to have gotten out of his orbit.
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I spent 17 years married to one. The damage is long-lasting.
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I can’t even imagine, V.J. My exposure was only one year, but even that caused lasting damage. 17 years is a long time, but thank goodness you did get out. xx
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You can say that again!
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The worst part of narcissism is that it is incurable. The only way is to get out of the orbit of that person, and yet, they will try a few times to pull you back – only to torture you again.
Guess I’m getting an idea for the next prompt. Thanks, VJ!
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Happy to oblige, Reena. Thanks for your comments.
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Reblogged this on Reena Saxena and commented:
Black hole …… by VJ Knutson
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Oh Wow, been there. Well penned, my dear.
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Thank you!
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Most welcome 🙂
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that’s really good vj! xox ❤
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Appreciate it, Carol Anne!
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thanks for reblog!
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You write so beautifully! Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you!
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I Like This
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Thank you!
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