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Where Did We Go Wrong
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Where Did We Go Wrong |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States 
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Where Did We Go Wrong By Paul Wilson We could have said no and left it at that the hurt would have stopped eventually Since you were a child with that special smile the thought of saying no never occurred to me We offered you all that we had to keep you from walking out the door You wanted what we couldn’t give turn the page… life you had to explore Tender moments and special times memories forever imbedded in our mind Everyday we wonder… where did we go wrong look into our eyes heartache is all you will find We gave, we loved, we tried the best we could it was never enough…or perhaps it was too much This journey thru life has been tough on us always trying to make things right with a gentle touch This life of ours will soon end as quietly as it began and it won’t matter to you any of you The two of us have walked thru this life alone always hoping your love would see us thru Wasted time we couldn’t save in a bottle memories gone never to be shared with you You’ve got your reasons and we’ve got ours someday the memory of you will vanish too ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ Paul |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Oh, how well I understand this. I am glad that you have your wife to help you through. My daughter did much the same to me, but I divorced my husband when she was 4 and my son was 1, so I have had to go it alone. I don't think that any of the three of us did anything more wrong than any other parents. We did the best we could. There are so many children that love parents who really have done them wrong in many, many ways. As long as we did our best, and don't give up trying to establish a relationship with the "prodigal" child, and believe and hope and pray when hope seems lost, there is nothing more that we can do. Wishes for strength, warmth and reconciliation - Owl |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Paul, I think most parents that whine—“Where did we go wrong” know exactly where they went wrong. Thank God for ALL the young people. Bobby |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Oh, dear Paul, I feel with you. A very poignant write. You have given some reasons and I think what we really have to consider is that our children are independent persons, that can't be "kept". There is Khalil Gibran who said it so well, you know: quote: Don't be sad therefore, but love your offspring UNCONDITIONALLY, bless them with every breath and have peace within your heart. God knows how much you love them and they know too ... Trust. Love and hugs, Margherita  |
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Bonnie j Senior Member
since 2003-06-27
Posts 1588Ohio |
Oh! Our babies all grown make us cry in silence for their unbecoming ways. But we still love them ....no matter what. I'll look around in my writings and see what I can find. How a parent feel the pain our babies do inflict. Hugs BonBon  |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
OwlSA, Marghertia, Bonnie Thanks for taking time to read and for you caring replies. I only wrote this I guess out of fustration with my 3 children. Isolation from the ones you love whether it is your choice or not is always hard to take and it does make you wonder what went wrong. We just deal with it and move on and hope that someday things will be better...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Sad...but I still enjoyed reading it "...buried way beneath the sheets |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Oh Paul that is so well written but at the same time it is so sad. I feel for you and your wife my friend but keep your chins up, as we are all pulling for you. Take care. Lindsay |
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poddarku Senior Member
since 2008-01-15
Posts 589india |
the rise and fall of emotion is superbly held in this wise piece clever talks delay friendship! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Paul~ Your post is heartbreaking to me~ I cannot imagine ANYTHING on God's green earth that could, or would, separate me from my children~ No matter what they did, or said, could keep me from loving them for the all of time~ Reading this in your post - 'You’ve got your reasons and we’ve got ours' -causes me to think that the divide between you all is a two-way street ... and someone needs to be big enough to put away their pride (or reasons) to cross that street to make amends~ Life is just too darned short to let it sit unanswered~ I am so sorry that you and your children are at an impasse ... I pray that you and your wife can find some way to patch things up with your children~ They are a reflection of all you have taught them and you need them, especially as the years advance~ Just my honest opinion here, my dear friend~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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Misty Lilacs Senior Member
since 2005-11-15
Posts 1060White Birch Forest |
Paul, this is heartbreaking. I cannot ever imagine not having my 3 children around me. I hope someday there will be reconciliation and healing for you. hugs, Marti Life is a celebration of awakenings, |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Temptress...Thanks for reading and your reply...Paul LindsayP...Thanks for caring. I really appreciate it...Paul poddarku...You are so right, it is an emotional roller coaster. Thanks for understanding...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Marge...I know you really have a caring heart, by your reply. Thanks so much for caring. We will never quit loving and caring about our children, sometime's that just doesn't seem to be enough. We have tried to make things right, but it seems like everytime we do it just isn't enough. I will always hope and pray that things can be right...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Misty...Believe me not having a relationship with my 3 children is like a living hell. I think about them everyday and hope that someday we will mend our fences and be a family again. Thanks so much for reading and your reply...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine writing...James |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Oh, Paul, your heartache breaks my heart! Keep on loving them and hopefully your 'flock' will one day return to the family fold. Giving you a loving, compassionate hug, Linda |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
~Paul~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
James...Thanks, glad you liked it...Paul Linda...I will be just fine, thanks for caring. All I can do is keep hoping for the best. Thank you dear lady for your tender heart...Paul Marge... right back to you.Thanks for all you do. You should be worried about yourself and here you are putting others before you. Thats not fair. You will always be a special lady to me and have a special place in my heart...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Being a parent myself I understand. If only parenthood came with a no fault instruction manual on the day they are born but all we can do is the best we can and hope some of it sticks. I enjoyed the read very much. |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
very sad to think of the torment you must feel thanks for writing this because it reminds me to love my own unconditionally hard as it is sometimes, because i dont ever want to write something like this sorry to say this, i wish you peace however |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Mark...Thanks so much understanding and for your reply. I guess as children we drove our parents crazy at times and now ours are doing the same to us. I've come to the conclussion that we just have to try and keep the peace and do the best we can until that proverbial light goes on in their heads...Paul Inkedgoddess...I hope you never have to experience this as well, but to tell you the truth I really think most parents go thru this as a sort of parenthood ritual. Thanks so much for reading and your reply...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
better days ahead, I know it |
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