Thank you for sharing.
My initial thoughts: A poem about a complex relationship. You wrote it perfectly, "Friends", "Lovers", and "Friends once more". The relationship helped the narrator get back on her feet, after struggling esteem issues and worrying about her boys, and the harshness of life. Even though people talked and whispered about the relationship, it didn't matter. When it was realized the relationship wouldn't go any further, it still was of great value to the narrator. Even now, living an ocean apart, and the children grown and gone with children of their own, they still remain friends. Even though communication may be sporadic and infrequent, they still are friends.
I saw no grammatical issues or typos to distract from the flow of the poem. It was very well written and executed in style.
Overall, I enjoyed reading this poem beginning to end. You've done an excellent job in telling a story in poetry form. Great Job, and I look forward to reading more of your work soon. Keep up the Good Work and Keep on Writing!

sincerely,
amy

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