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Life at 50 |
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L Tiuch Member
since 2000-02-04
Posts 151NY |
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. L Tiuch |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
L Tiuch, don't worry, life always brings us back to our parents'. I'm almost 30 and I'll tell you, I need my Mom more now than I ever did growing up( teenagers think they know it all  ). I miss them as much as they miss me. My mom said she freaked out a little when I left, but I guess her and Dad really enjoyed the freedom! Loved your poem,Welcome! -SEA |
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L Tiuch Member
since 2000-02-04
Posts 151NY |
Sea...Thanks for your response and welcome. It's been 5 years since I wrote that poem, and I've found everything you said is true. |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Welcome to OUR family! I loved this...and I too know that even though they leave, they do come back..I've got one of mine now! LOL I enjoyed this and look forward to more from you..please check your email for a special welcome! |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Welcome to Passions... and ....um... yeah - they come back..... Here's my true story.... When She Was Three When she was three she said to me “I’ll never move away. I’ll stay with you my whole life through.. Forever and a day” But once a teen she didn’t mean Those words much any more So I, in jest, and mother’s quest Told her I’d lock the door. She said “If you don’t let me do The things that others get, I’m moving back with my knapsack And plethoras of pets. Now, animals are her whole world To Hollywood she went. The glitz and fame were not her game. In zoos her time was spent. With a degree in husbandry She came home all grown up But then she said, “Mom, now instead, I’m living with my pup... She fell in lust but it went bust And she came home to me I saw her wend around the bend Alas, what I did see! With her baggage, an entourage Of animals in tow Two great big dogs, husky and dob “Hello, Mom, we are home!” Iguanas come with aquariums, Three snakes, but two were dead.. Then seven cats ~ and “Several rats For python food,” she said. With all her stuff, and pets enough Her trampoline and zoo Just to be sure, lest Mom need more, She had Cassandra too. So that is why, as time went by My solitude did beckon me She’s moved out now, but not without Fulfilling prophecy. |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
They really aren't 'ours' are they?? Merely guests who come to stay for too short a time... Very nice introduction!  |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Wow, this is so wonderfully written with such an understanding and an appreciation for the blessings in your life. Of course you are going to miss your children that you love so much but this is only a temporary heartache. They are always with you for your loving heart has bonded you with them forever. I know that your children know where the love is and will visit often. And of course there is no end here, only a new and wonderful beginning. I loved the message here. James |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Welcome to Passions, L.! This is a beautiful, well done poem! I'm there now. It's not really that bad...I talk to them everyday and see them at least once a week. They never really leave 'cause they are still in your life!  Denise |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
I really enjoyed the message with this one. Welcome to the Passions family |
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