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The Little Ones
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The Little Ones |
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Auguste 
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea 
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The Little Ones by Michael They scatter treasures to the wind These treasures, children, hurt the most Because they're not willing to bend So now their marriage, but a ghost Their children's tears, no matter seem How selfish, they ignore their pain These little ones looked up to them And now such sadness scars their brain So many lives are torn apart Such innocence is stolen then Care not they for these little ones? Do they not know their hearts won't mend? So often it is selfishness Or dreams they feel they will not find Sometimes it is a stranger's kiss And to their loved ones they are blind You had your day, it's now their turn These little ones with lists they write To Santa, because they were good These precious ones with eyes so bright How dare you break their fragile hearts When swallowed pride will sometimes do Surprised I am that you can sleep These tears they shed were caused by you Such gifts our children are to us The very best that life can give It isn't right to break their trust Let's give them secure lives to live Embrace them with your tenderness Assure them that you're here to stay And fill their lives with happiness Please work it out, don't run away (note: this isn't meant to offend anyone. So often, for one reason or another, it really isn't possible for a marriage to work out) Michael Auguste~ |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* I know from personal experience how hard it can be on little ones to grow up without a parent. Do they ever heal...I know not for I too came from a broken home and the cycle continued with me. Hopefully that cycle in now broken for the pain it put my now grown children through tore me apart. Thank you for posting this thought provoking poem. **hugs**  Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Well written, indeed! |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Michael, This is sad. .but true. Children get hurt more than most realize. Well written Hugs, Tara "My heart is like an open book, for the whole world to read" |
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walker Member Elite
since 2001-02-11
Posts 2240Florida |
Marriage is difficult, it constantly needs mending and children can be that glue for many couples. Great poem. |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Michael, ths touches me, as I see my granddaugters going through so much with the bad marriage their parents are in. You sure said some important thngs here. Sandra |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
No offense taken Michael! and I am half in mourning for the lack of "Santa" in our home again this year.....(there's presents of course, but the kids are too cool for that now, or is it "tight"? I can't keep up anymore---but thanks for the reminder. Think I'll put up a tree anyway! Love and hugs! |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Startime, Yes, not only is it rough on the children, but the parents suffer much guilt and pain also. Yes, let us hope the cycle is broken. Thank you and (((hugs))) in return Interloper, Thank you and thank you for making time to read. Tara, Yes, they do, sweet friend. Thank you and *hugs* walker, Well said! Children can be the glue. Thank you Sandra, Thank you for reading. Yes, I worry about Savanna and the other two. I do hope it all works out for the best, my friend. *hugs* Karen, Yes, Santa is not considered cool here either. It takes such magic away from Christmas when children no longer believe. Still, like you, I will put up a tree and decorate. Take care, dear friend, and *hugs* Everyone, Thank you so much. You're always so kind in your responses and many of you have become such wonderful friends. I'm truly grateful. Big hugs to you all and may God richly bless you. Michael Michael Auguste~ |
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