A daughter lost through misunderstanding and pride
left me saddened and careworn, curled up inside,
never thinking resolution would come our way
life took different paths as I walked on in dismay.
Although there was much to keep life so full
many a time in loneliness my heartstrings would pull,
for there's nothing so empty as losing a child
from the moment of birth their whole essence beguiles.
What kept me afloat were the words of wise friends
telling me that our relationship would never end,
alongside heavy heart was a glimmer of hope
and somehow with each day and God's love I managed to cope.
Not knowing her whereabouts and no way to find out
I had to wait for some contact while living in doubt,
seven years it took before we would meet up again
only then would we both be relieved of much pain.
That day her voice called rendered me with great joy
for then did I realise we would not be destroyed,
it takes two to seperate but also two to unravel
before as one down life's road they can once again travel.
Author notes
We are best friends but it takes time to completely resolve past hurts. Never give up!
In a list
A contest entry
- frayed by usually-untitled.
450 points, ended September 22, 2008, 10 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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This seems like such a personal piece. In fact by the author notes it must be. I am glad you have made ammends. Life is to short to live with unhappiness. Best to you in the contest and life.
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very nice!
it had conflict and resolution, which is what i requested.
this was a really sweet write... i'm glad you found her again. -
So touching!! I'm so glad you reconnected hun!
I was separated from my family for 12 years and it was terribly hard so I could definitely relate to this poem!
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This honestly made me sob.
Juls
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mum
a butiful poem
Time is a great healer,things always work out in the end,and they only happen for a reason
im so glad you are reunited and best friends
xxx Judie xxx
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This is sooooo sad. A wonderful write tho. Good job
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