Why? Poem by priscah Mutswenje

In a realm of shadows, where secrets reside,
A tale unfolds of deceit and pride.
A husband and wife, once bound by vows,
Now navigate a path where trust allows.

Husband:
In the glow of screens, where pixels deceive,
I found a connection that made me believe.
Yet, the truth I concealed in shadows so deep,
Left our love tarnished, in silence, to weep.

Wife:
Your late-night whispers, a digital dance,
Unraveled a truth, left no room for chance.
In the echo of secrets, our love took a blow,
Yet, my transgressions, too, began to grow.

Husband:
Through messages hidden, I sought a new start,
An escape from reality, tearing us apart.
But, in the labyrinth of lies that I've spun,
I long for redemption, for a love yet undone.

Wife:
I stumbled upon messages, a clandestine affair,
A virtual rendezvous, beyond love's repair.
Yet, as we confront the web we've both spun,
Can we find a way for a new love to be begun?

Husband:
The truth laid bare, in this digital age,
Can we rebuild our story, turn a new page?
The echoes of infidelity, the pain that it sows,
Can we find forgiveness, as our true love shows?

Wife:
Through tears and whispers, we confront the deceit,
Can we salvage a love that's bittersweet?
In the ruins of trust, can we start anew,
Or is this the end, our love bid adieu?

Husband:
Let's navigate this darkness, hand in hand,
Rediscover the love that we both understand.
For in the midst of chaos, love's flame may burn,
A chance to rebuild, a valuable return.

Wife:
In this conversation, raw and sincere,
Let's redefine our love, cast away the fear.
Through the wreckage of choices, can love truly mend,
Or is this the beginning of our story's end?