It all began on a summer’s eve in July 2017 when my husband told me that he had slept with my sister and that he was leaving me. Which news was worse is debatable. If his aim was to cut me deepest, he couldn’t have chosen better timing. I had recently been fired from my job because of excessive panic attacks which led to hospitalization at a local mental health institution. Additionally, I had been brutally raped about a month prior by a man he had introduced me to as a friend. Earlier that day, I had been informed by the states attorney’s office that there would be no prosecution for the crime – even though a handgun and a minor child had been involved. I already felt destroyed. His actions ensured I would stay that way for a long time.
It all began on a summer’s eve
Posted by Jacqueline on November 7, 2019
https://justonetake.com/2019/11/07/it-all-began-on-a-summers-eve/
There is a light within you
I feel a little hesitant to post this, but I think it’s important for those looking for hope…
Posted by Jacqueline on November 5, 2019
https://justonetake.com/2019/11/05/there-is-a-light-within-you/
Resilience in my Soul
Despite the hardships I’ve experienced, I still consider myself blessed –
Posted by Jacqueline on October 30, 2019
https://justonetake.com/2019/10/30/resilience-in-my-soul/
A Sonnet
Within my love a mystery there lies
Not friend or foe, but mystery remains.
It has no purpose, but to tantalize
And throw off all my earthly mortal claims.
Posted by Jacqueline on March 29, 2019
https://justonetake.com/2019/03/29/a-sonnet/
Spring
I no longer wish to be rescued, for I am capable of rescuing myself.
No longer do I seek a champion, for I have learned how to fight my own battles and slay my own dragons.
Posted by Jacqueline on March 26, 2019
https://justonetake.com/2019/03/26/spring/
Relationship Haiku
A relationship
It’s quantum entanglement
Between loving souls
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Posted by Jacqueline on February 21, 2019
https://justonetake.com/2019/02/21/relationship-haiku/
In Memoriam
This haiku I wrote in memory of someone very dear to me.
Posted by Jacqueline on February 17, 2019
https://justonetake.com/2019/02/17/in-memoriam/
Another Haiku
I had some fun writing haiku these past couple days and wanted to share another with you, dear readers!
Posted by Jacqueline on February 14, 2019
https://justonetake.com/2019/02/14/another-haiku/
Valentine’s Haiku
Posted by Jacqueline on February 14, 2019
https://justonetake.com/2019/02/14/valentines-haiku/
Love is like water
Posted by Jacqueline on January 23, 2019
https://justonetake.com/2019/01/23/what-is-love/
Just One Take 