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L Tiuch
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 151
NY

0 posted 2000-07-26 03:25 PM



As my nest becomes more empty
I find I'm living in the past
I concentrate on all "they've" done
For the first time and the last
Oh, where have all the years gone
Those babies now are grown
My youngest just turned eighteen
And soon is leaving home...
What will I do  I ask myself
With no child who still needs me
You'd think I'd be ecstatic
For the first time...I am free!
Instead, I feel so empty
Although my heart is filled with pride
For the young adults they have become
I hope they know I tried
Though times were hard and money scarce
We bonded fast and true
And I still have those memories
To keep my whole life through
The "boys" have both grown into men
With no Dad to show the way
Yet I am ever confident
That neither one will stray
From their separate paths in life
For each has set a goal
And they have learned, if nothing else
To love with all their heart and soul
My little girl... no longer small
Is quite the lady now
I know I'll survive her leaving
I just keep asking how
But God, in all His wisdom
Has seen me through these days
I've struggled and I've won and lost
As I've journeyed through life's maze
He has placed inside my special world
Loving family and good friends
Who will keep me strong and focused
As the life I've known now ends
Perhaps I won't be lonely
I'll have to wait and see
But for right now, I'll shed my tears
For all that used to be
And as each day grows brighter
I'll smile, because I know
God trusted me with His Angels
To love, and then let go


Linda Tiuch



              



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SpitFire
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since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396

1 posted 2000-07-26 04:37 PM


~Oh my goodness Linda,...this is so beautiful and hearty and I just love it!!!  It's sad and happy all in the same,...and trust me,..you'll find many ways to keep yourself busy and they will never stop needing you.  You sound like you have a strong bond and huge heart. I especially love the last bit "I'll smile, because I know God trusted me with His Angels To love, and then let go",...that's so wonderful. Superb emotional release in such beautifully poetic words. Be well L. *Peace.
Rex
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since 2000-06-29
Posts 482
Houston, Texas
2 posted 2000-07-26 05:16 PM


A sad truth well done!  

Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility.

-William Wordsworth-

Hardrock
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since 2000-02-14
Posts 948
New Hampshire, USA
3 posted 2000-07-26 05:44 PM


Forgive me...I'm a little veklempt here...talk amongst yourselves.  I'll give you a topic:  How beautiful is this poem?  How wonderful the words?  How inspirational?  Thank you Linda.  Hardrock
Deborah1
Senior Member
since 2000-06-22
Posts 653
New Hampshire
4 posted 2000-07-26 05:47 PM


I remember when my daughter left home and someone said how do you feel being alone, I was quick to response Ive always been alone, I raised her alone...but I didn't stop to think with her leaving I was really alone for the first time. What a beautiful poem, just touching!!! You will be ok, it is an adjustment for sure.

The fragrance always stays in the hand that gives the rose...--Hada Bejar

Wren
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since 2000-07-05
Posts 312

5 posted 2000-07-26 06:23 PM


Your kids are lucky to have a mom as wonderful as you! This poem was bittersweet and beautiful. I hope with some more extra time you will be able to write more lovely poems!  
-Wren

The thread of destiny
Unknown by anyone
Unseen by anyone
Winds around your heart
Moist with tears
-Vampire Princess Miyu Theme

catalinamoon
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since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543
The Shores of Alone
6 posted 2000-07-26 08:28 PM


Very good poem, and intense feelings. Done really well. My comment is that you will still be needed, and soon grandchildren will come and you may be wondering...exactly when is it I am supposed to have time for me..?
Good for you for having raised nice sons by yourself..
Catalinamoon

BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919
New York, USA
7 posted 2000-07-27 08:24 AM


Oh Linda, how well you have captured every mother's heart in this beautiful poem.  But like Catalinamoon said, at   "60"   you'll be so busy chasing grandchildren, you won't know what to do!!!  Bonnie

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L Tiuch
Member
since 2000-02-04
Posts 151
NY
8 posted 2000-07-27 11:31 PM


Once again your kind responses overwhelm me.  Thank you all for the encouragement and caring words.  This is the greatest place.  Linda
JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA
9 posted 2000-07-28 07:30 AM


Simply beautiful writing...and a fine job you have done Mom...James
Lynne Dale
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since 2000-07-18
Posts 114
Melbourne Victoria
10 posted 2000-07-28 09:49 AM


This is so lovely and I can relate to it. However the grandchild/ren do keep you busy.
Kethry

Kethry.
as soon as you feel too old to do a thing. Do it!

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