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My Philosophy at Middle Age
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My Philosophy at Middle Age |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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My days were spent in fantasy- The nights were spent in tears. I dreamed my Dad would care for me, The months turned into years. I grew up, then I moved away- My brother stayed behind... The fact that Daddy loved him most Weighed heavy on my mind. I told myself I didn’t care- I’d make it on my own. I had no need for kith or kin, I know, now, I was wrong. The bitterness consumed me- Made me angry, filled with hate. Age and health have changed my Dad, Alas, it’s far too late. Standing by his bed last week- I saw it in his eyes... A loneliness, a misery Too late we realize... The things that we have thrown away The bridges we have burned. I’m sure that now we both regret The lessons never learned. So parents love your children, Be sure to give them time, Out of your busy schedule. I believe that you will find... The beds we make while we are young- We’ll lie in when we’re old... Our children learn to love from us. Wax warm instead of cold. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
gunslinger this really hits close to home...I had a very strained relationship with my father and I never thought he loved me and a few times I thought maybe he did and something would happen to change my opinion...years later I finally figured out it was just as much my problem as his...he passed away while I was in the service in Germany and we never made up...time does wait for no one...James |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is very sad, John. Some parents don't realize the damage they do by having 'favorites'. I'll never understand it how a parent can favor one over the other...or, if they do, why they make it known that they do. The hurt and pain never go away for the least favored ones. Very sad. Denise |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
GS* Your words sink deeply into my heart today and once again your talent abounds here in this weave...thank you so much for sharing your gift with us~ |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
this one hit me home....and can't deny that tears coming up when I read this one. thank you for sharing this one. Charisma |
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