gary_dean
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They say you can't pick your family. I've heard they may be frogs, but you don't have to get into the swamp with them. I am so happy I had other choices. Thanks Susan, for all your comments.

Thank you, again. My daughter told me she has mused about that last act herself. A peaceful moment would not be so terrible, I think. Acceptance and good memories can lead us to a satisfying resolution.

I sense that people would prefer not to talk about it, but I promised myself as a child that I would. Thanks for reading it through and commenting. Much appreciated.

Thank you! This was brewing in my heart for a long while before it finally spilled out.

I think you commented on all my poems. You're so generous with your time. I can't thank you enough for your positive feedback. There is nothing like praise from a fellow poet.

The emotion is very genuine in this poem. It didn't feel forced anywhere. I'm reminded of the sunshine that also comes with the rain. Then accepting that final curtain brings a kind of peace; a settling of accounts. I like it. more »

I don't seek out love poems, but the title piqued my curiosity. The first stanza says the author has painful feelings, but it would have been easier if she could have made them known, and it is cleverly constructed and compelling. There is no self pity, just acceptance. It flows well and a bit sadly 'til she hopes that the other knew her well enough to know the feelings in spite of her silence. Such a nice hope. more »

I appreciate it, thanks.

Thank you, Alan

thanks friend. I escaped his hate training, but my brothers not so much. But in my house, it went no further.

Thank you. If my family was a test I suppose I passed. I understand sadder but wiser, personally. You are very kind to read and comment. Thanks much.

I am pleased you like this poem, it is personal. I hope that recounting every part of life will eventually make it easier to understand human behavior. Thank, so much, for reading and commenting.

Thank you for this wonderful comment. I am so lucky that the world has better voices than my family's and that I could hear them. May I be part of the sound of positive change.

I haven't had a disaster like that in some time (knock, knock) But I've had them. For years I had on my mirror where I could see it every day, "Worry doesn't empty tomorrow of it's sorrow, it empty's today of it's strength -Cory ten Boom" I was a single Dad, constantly struggling. I had others, too. Poems like yours' are a great way to let others know they are not alone. Someone searching for strength may read you and feel less alone. Nice write. more »

I mean a makeup "mask", not a literal one.