What you are about to read

Is a true story.

Years of resentment

Being left behind

Being put second,

or third

to his mom,

his job.

Resentment has grown

to complacency.

Going about my day

Like a “good wife” should.

Until...

A spark!

A smile!

A laugh!

...just not from...him.

Talking at work

turned to texting at home.

Lunching at work

turned to dinners out.

An undeniable attraction

A positive w...

South Carolina summer

A blanket of memories

Cousins, mountains, Charleston

Happiness marked by freckles...

Without you

Mornings wouldn’t be as bright

The sun would rise but

The purpose would be unknown

My cup would never be full

Half-empty at all times

I’d still be a body

But with no soul.

You are the one

Who makes me whole....