This poem is me to a T. Not only do I hide my feelings but I also say I'm fine when I know I'm not. I have been writing poetry for over 30 years, to try and understand myself, but only in the past 2, have I began keeping it. Which has brought me great comfort. I look forward to reading more from you.
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Reading your words hit home hard. When I lost one of my big brothers over 30 years ago now. Yet every little detail of the last time I saw him, comes to mind and I didn't speak, Yet knowing something was amiss. Families can and are complicated. Yet through poetry and my own journey through mental health issues, I found my own path. It takes time and lots of mistakes are made. But I have my own family and yes it's complicated, with four grown girls and two grandchildren who are teenagers. Life can still be hard and I struggle with my conditions. But I keep pushing as something is pulling me on. I like to think it's him doing what he felt he couldn't do, giving me the strength to ask for help when I needed it most. I wish you lots of love and strength through your grief .
Nothing like a cheerful fun poem to brighten up the day. Thanks - please keep writing. Best wishes, Ann.
My big brother died a month ago, he had just turned 23. He took his life after many years of trying to survive in his mind, when a life-changing event happened, and he could no longer keep going. I love him so much and miss him every day. We are three siblings I also have a little sister. We live in a complicated family where feelings are hard, manipulation is common, and you are just as good as your last performance. He is the smartest, best person I know, and I have always looked up to him. The things he struggled with, I struggle with to this day, maybe that's why I couldn't comfort him when he felt bad. I have always thought that it was I, not him. I never thought he would do it. Tomorrow is his funeral. This poem has helped me, thank you.
This is a beautifully written piece with a profound message. Great job. Susan
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Thank you for your comment on my poem. I am so glad that you liked it and I really appreciate your review. I have read your poems and I really enjoyed them. Once again, thank you so much. Susan.
I loved this! It evokes mixed emotions of calm, anxiety and solitude.
Miss Fleming: I was looking at a poem I wrote, SWEET THINGS FOR YOUR EAR, and I saw you left me a wonderful review. We seem to have the same outlook on life. I look back on my life a lot. I am 83, but I am in good health. I wrote a poem that seems to follow our thoughts, NO MORE WHIPPOORWILL. I don't read much anymore but love your work. Thanks again, Richard
I love this poem; it's just SO relatable! Plus, you should make more of it; this is a great way to start. Keep up the great work, and never give up. Good luck!
My mother was also my best friend and she passed away a week ago what hurts so much is that I and she found out after one day she awoke and couldn't walk or talk properly what scared me was we went to breakfast and Christmas shopping 3 days before she was diagnosed having a glioblastoma tumor. That was a level 4 there was nothing anyone could do. I lost my mom in 4 months after the tumor was found. I miss her so much her boyfriend tried to take away some of the pain he told me never to lose sight of all of the she has done. And to remember I was all she ever talked about but everything has changed but she wants me to be strong and I will always try to respect her even though now all I have is her spirit.
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