Duality
To P.
He goes home to his wife
out of duty
to keep the status quo
over time the obligation
feels almost like love
it clears the conscience
the house is almost home
he goes through motions
he is almost present for all
but his thoughts are roaming
far away though
he finds yourself standing
at a crossroads
of his burning feelings
versus logic mind
it seems like there is
no way out
going around in a circle -
his wedding ring
being a good husband,
but unhappy,
unfulfilled,
longing for escape
and return to himself,
trying to pretend
it is going to be ok
his body is there
but his mind is far away
on the hard dilemma
his soul dwells, dwells…
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