Our troubled teen is packing
school is done for the year;
her mom is taking her back, again
to the mountains she will move.
I hope it works out this time
that both have changed their ways;
we've had our granddaughter for eight months
just hope her dreams will come true.
No more late night phone calls
or waiting up till three;
maybe now we'll take a vacation
that the two of us sure need.
If only it was that easy
once this fifteen year old leaves;
for her younger sister, by a year
has lived with us for eight weeks.
More problems are in store now
with her severe ODD;
strategies and outside help we'll need
to cope, to help her survive.
Author notes
Watching one pack and the other ready to remain, my hopes anad prayers are that both of our granddaughter's futures are filled with happiness and are better that what the past has been for them.
A contest entry
- Moment of Truth - Round 1 of 3 by Arkbear.
400 points, ended July 2, 2008, 12 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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Bandit appreciation!
Thank you granny for contributing to The Poetic Bandits reading list, and congratulations on the HM
~Lilac
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It's hard watching them leave. Teenagers are alot of work to raise no matter how docile or rambuncious they get. I hope everything turns out all right.
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It sounds like you are loving grandparents with alot on your plate. Your poem does well to describe the details of what many parents go through. Well done...alby
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Terrible teens, I feel for you, a mother should not have to go through it let alone a grandmother, You must be all heart,It is good that you can let other people in to say a kind word and a prayer, bless you.
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I really like the way that you so clearly express your emotions - you are very talented at that
I wish you and your family all the best congratulations on the Honorable Mention, you deserved recognition for this piece
Keep writing
Polly
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Wow.
I'll be praying for them both
and this poem, was really
well written, It..
somewhat shattered my heart
because I know how difficult teenage years can be
( i am a teenager )
but things will get better in Jesus' name.
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Wow!
This sure is a moment of truth eh? My heart goes out to you. You'll be in my prayers! Glad you won a trophy. I think you should have a medal of honor! All the best of wishes for your grands. I found a correction for you to make:
More problems are in store now
with here [her?} severe ODD;[do you mean ADD or OCD? Never heard of ODD & I'm pretty hip to these things!]
strategies and outside help we'll need
to cope, to help her survive.
Whatever the Disorder I sure hope you get the help needed! 
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Wow, you've sure had your hands full I bet!! but what a blessing for them to have you - and, I'm sure, a blessing for you to be able to help.
Nicely done! Full of great emotion.
Congrats on the HM!!
blessings
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God bless you for saving your dear grand children. You are a blessing and will be rewarded in heaven. My prayers go out to you for the strength to carry on and the wisdom from above to guide your every moment. This is such a perilous time for children to be growing up. Your grandchildren are truly blessed to have you in their lives.
Be blessed.
- joanne -
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My dear Erika ~
You are a blessing which will only be revealed after your Grandchildrengrow up ~
....and for today....you are a blessing to US!
Grandparents are under-rated in my book......as my grandparents raised me, and I know how much heck I caused them.......eyt still.....they never gave up on me ~
Your blessing is on its' way Erika.....God shall see to it that you are both covered in blessings as long as we have left on earth ~
I want t thank you for shring such personl info with us....with me.....I shall lift you in prayer as soon as I click submit ~
It's time now, for you to let go....and let God ~
(.....just hope her dreams will come true.....)
God bless you richly and thank you for entering,.
Bear ~
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You are in my thoughts and prayers...
It is so good they have you...and you them, you are all truly blessed...some families let things tear them apart...others, learn, love and live....
Lots of love and best wishes to you and your family...
and in the contest!
Write on.
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