Poetry by Michelle Mundling

I am the true and sole author of all the poems posted to this web site.

Thursday, June 26, 2003

Torn

I have this friend who is facing divorce
Her husband has abandoned her and forced
Her and her daughter to suddenly move out
And leaving her without any support or clout

Two other friends are painfully mourning the death
Of three loved ones, witnessing their last breath
One is bad enough, but three in one week is tough
The grief is overwhelming, coping becomes rough

They all need me now, but I'm unable to clone
Myself into two people so support can be shown
Do I choose the mourners who are surrounded by family?
Or the friend whose mate has become her enemy?

I see support and love extended to my friends in grief
My other friend's predicament is beyond belief
Abandoned and betrayed, she is left with nothing
That one needs a friend; I have to do something

The days go by as I help out one
While thinking of the other as the tasks are done
Despite my absence, my heart still bleeds
Even if they think I've neglected their needs

Some time has passed since the decision I made
To help a friend whose heart was betrayed
Over another friend who was also in need of me
To be there to comfort for a loved one's loss times three

I love them so much that my heart was torn
Afraid of hurting them and facing their scorn
No matter who I chose, I still hurt the other
Whether it's the soul sister, childhood friend, or her mother


(c) Michelle Mundling
June 2003