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therightside Member
since 2009-12-09
Posts 64USA |
There's no longer that place I feel safe, I feel free No longer can I arrive unannounced, use my own key Family divided, relationships forever changed Naively waiting in limbo, in denial, in blame Reality hit hard, still reluctant to accept A future of heartache, of change, of neglect When will this nightmare emerge from itself Too old to still suffer from Mom and Dad giving up Only 24, burden of 40, still 11 in my heart Unaware, is there an age limit for falling apart? Nothing is perfect no matter how hard I try Perfection, my passion, my purpose, the vice on which I rely |
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LivingConfused Junior Member
since 2009-12-27
Posts 40 |
This I felt a need to reply on. A good work. A nice turn for me just past the middle.(I thought it was from the perspective of a spouse not child). My favorite line. "Only 24, burden of 40, still 11 in my heart" The images that brought were powerful for me. Thank you |
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therightside Member
since 2009-12-09
Posts 64USA |
Thank you so much. When I reread it I realized it does seem from the spousal point of view at first. An interesting contemplation for me to ponder now. Thanks! |
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LivingConfused Junior Member
since 2009-12-27
Posts 40 |
You are welcome. I thought the switch (spouse to child) was intentional. |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
"When will this nightmare emerge from itself Too old to still suffer from Mom and Dad giving up" Unless you changed a line this sentence easily told me who was speaking. And 24 or 34, it does not seem to matter. The children so often suffer and wonder if they could have helped. But always remember, no it was not the child or children, it is what ever it was. Just never try to take sides. You would only suffer more if you do. It would do nothing to help the situation. I have seen it happen to others. best to you,latearrival. [This message has been edited by latearrival (12-28-2009 03:37 PM).] |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
This is very emotoional and I understand how hard it would be since my parents had a stable marriage and it was my reality and would have been so tough if it were not there. Things will get better for you when the shock subsides. Love, Joyce |
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Zeigeist Member
since 2009-12-09
Posts 311Michigan |
A wonderfully honest poem. Zeitgeist |
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