I can't believe this sitting here pulling my eyes out I never thought that I would read anything possibly similar to what I've been going through and for whatever reason it touched my heart so much just to see that I'm not alone. I have 2 daughters I lost my youngest recently after going through Department of family children services for 2 years and I just couldn't get it together. She's with an amazingly loving family now and my oldest I just signed temporary guardianship to my biological father until I get through rehab. I'm struggling finding funding to go to a decent detox feel so alone and all I want is my babies and it's like I can't even get my foot in the door and I'm terrified to lose my oldest daughter too and on top of losing my youngest which has put me in severe depression. I can't make it through the day successfully without breaking completely down crying or accomplishing anything at all. I'm a mess and really don't know what to do if anybody can help lead me in a helpful direction
Marcia,
It is now July 9, 2025.
Are things any better?
Prayers are with you, even though I do not know you except for your poems on this website.
God bless.
Lisa,
I am so very sorry for your loss.
I know this has to be such a terrible burden.
Please call to get help and support for what you are going through- either good Christian counseling or National suicide prevention # - even though you claim cutting does not indicate that.
Somehow I think that you can heal and maybe be a vital voice to stand up to the evils of drugs, preventing many more lives lost and families devastated.
There is something in you that is very valuable, and there are probably other things God has for you after time to receive help and heal little by little.
Prayers are with you.
Excellent poem and excellent wisdom.
Nice work!
God bless
Amber,
That sounds like really great and helpful positive advice!
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Cassandra,
Great job on the poem!
It is a good idea to try to view people and situations through God's Eyes/ Lenses.
God bless.
Ebony,
That is a super poem.
It contains such excellent observations and truth.
Congratulations on the poem.
God bless.
Patricia,
What a super poem, painting a clear and honest picture over a span of years.
The span of years equals so many lessons learned and wisdom gained.
I liked the line, "I treasure each moment that brought me to me." Very interesting.
Loved how you started and ended the poem on the front porch- in musical terms: an exposition and recapitulation.
Danny,
Very wise words in this poem!
Nice pattern and flow to the words, too.
So sorry that I am seeing this 12 YEARS after it was published here.
I would have loved to write the encouragement right away.
Thank you for writing this poem!
God bless
Ann,
Excellent poem on an important topic!
Very well done. The poem paints quite a picture, and very concisely.
Please do not ever consider giving up writing poetry or deleting any poems. ( I read of this on your comment to Pat).
You are so very gifted!
God bless.
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