All Comments on 'Divorce is Like the F-Word'

Good one!

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An apt metaphor - or is it a simile? Never could keep them straight. Something about ‘is like’ as opposed to ‘as a’.

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I think ‘F-word actually has more impact than the actual f-word. ‘The-word’ is often preceded by a slight pause, and often whispered, both affectations serving to give it heightened stress. The latter is bantered about casually as an expletive or mild oath, or as a modifying adjective, mildly offensive in public, but in most contexts, everyday common. Not entirely dissimilar to ‘The N-word’.

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I think the word ‘Divorce’ and the actual act of divorcing now have that same dual meaning. In the not too distant past, the act was shameful and scandalous, and utterly destructive to anyone caught in its blast zone. Today, divorce is commonplace and expedient, but unfortunately still as devastating to those involved. Again, not too dissimilar from, say, abortion, expedient but traumatic.

You’ve given me pause for reflection, and a forum for a bit of my own rambling musings. Thanks for sharing your gift.

Been there, done that. Spot on.

Forced rhyme. Learned it in 10th grade English. Kiss of death to good poetry.

This is the first poem I have read on this site. Very good.