In-Betweens of the Last and Least
No Respect, Not Spoken
after a long in-between,
a need comes to your mind
you want something, so here you come
after the long in-betweens, maybe a call
**
I’m from your past, fun and happy times
but am now treated as a forgotten bridge,
like an old book kept on a dusty shelf
until
you need
information
advice
comfort
agreement
sounding board for vexations
Or
guilt maybe makes you seek my company for dinner,
a rest stop from the long road,
a pick-me-up before you head off
to rest your eyes, converse, share a bite, but the constant
pings on the cellphone interrupt
it never leaves your side
**
the distance detachment leaves my tongue bitter
I bite it rather than spear you with it
gone, gone, do you realize it’s over?
doubtful, for self-absorption blinds you
**
I’m not your stepstool, hide-a-bed, or convenience
**
I know now and sadly accept that I am last and least
no discussion needs to flow
it would stick in the forked disarray of your priorities, one of which I am not
the neglect and self-indulgence created a chasm
no more long in-betweens
there wasn't a together, I see it now,
only a poorly delineated sideline
and that’s not my type of sport
Copyright © 6/19/2025 by Andrea O. Corwin
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This is so powerfully written, Andrea. Can really feel the pain and resignation coming through so strongly
So well done you spoke so much truth we all have those relationships that make us feel a bit used
This was so sad. I hope you're doing okay, Andi 🥺 Sending you lots of love and hugs ❤️
Lovely Andrea. Really liked these two lines "the distance detachment leaves my tongue bitter I bite it rather than spear you with it," full of feeling!
Gosh this is heartbreaking…. A rest stop from the long road. This was so good Andrea.
A person can only be what others need for so long while none of their needs are being met. Well written!
Beautifully written. Although sad, I also sense the acceptance. Well done, my friend.
I liked the resolve at the end, as if the in-between was finally crossed. Some really wonderful word choices in this :)