I've never been the best child to you.
I've never made you really happy.
Yet, you were always there
Encouraging me.
You held my hand
And told me
Everything would be okay,
I had no need to worry.
That was when I was younger
And I told you what I felt.
Now I have changed,
Yet my heart continues to melt.
I used to say I love you,
Yet now I never do.
I'm not afraid, just growing up,
So stop telling me what to do.
But, no.
I didn't mean that.
I love you still,
And I always will.
That is true.
I just...can't tell you.
Even though I throw you away,
Please keep me and make your love stay.
Mom, Dad.
I need you more than anyone in my life.
Need and love,
And love above.
Thank you for gripping me tight,
For not letting me go,
For holding on to me,
Even though I try to flee.
It is hard.
I do want to show you what I feel,
Yet there is a code of young ones
To hide what they cherish for real.
So, please understand...
One day I'll hold your hand,
Tell you this and show you
That I still love you, Mom and Dad.
Author notes
Written December 24, 2008, this poem is dedicated to my loving parents: my Mom and my Dad.
*Photo Prompt 19: http://digitalgrace.deviantart.com/art/Family-Equality-103802765
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Comments
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awww that's soo beautiful..... so in touch with your feelings....
this is simply spellbinding Great write
do write on :!
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This is amazing. Saying things you do not mean, the code of young ones, (don't get caucht by your piers) and the understanding that someday you will reconnect and hold hands and hearts. Just remember, when no one's looking, a hug or a kiss for mom or dad goes a very long way. Parents have a code too!
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love this one...it's hard to write something about parents cause you tend to feel goofy. but you were able to express yourself with this
ps I love the bg
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This is awesome! Another beautiful and moving piece from you. I love the sincerity and thought that you put in this one. It's what I think so many of us feel deep down inside but, find it so hard to express every time. I can really relate to this one. Thanks so much for entering it here!
Jeremy0826
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wow! Beautiful work on this! I was nearly in tears from reading it! being a parent myself, and not so long ago a teenager, I can easily see this from both standpoints. beautiful work!
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this poem inquires a sense of self and the realization of how growing up tends to lead you away from your parents. the only problem i have is that it doesn't directly relate to the theme of the prompt. other than that, i love this poem. it's incredibly heartfelt and simple. great write. thanks for entering
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love this,,
'It is hard.
I do want to show you what I feel,
Yet there is a code of young ones
To hide what they cherish for real'
amazing poem
love always
Erica xx
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it's so hard to be young and not really know who you are while all the time pretending that you do. I'm a long way away from that, but I can remember trying to push away from my parents, but now I know they were'nt that bad.
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amazing
It's nice to know that you can speak for most of us. That was very touching... -
this was very touching to read as its something that isnt really written about these days
specially not by people our age
its all
i hate life
hate parents
hate myself
but this was very refreshing to read
great write
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I wish i could say this about my parents truth is if i put into words what i could say to either of them i'd probably be banned from the site for a while, haha. Anyhow, just thought i'd check out some of your work, and i think that this is really sweet.
Laura -
Wonderful
That is so obviously from the heart and that is the best way to be. Remember love is always inside and there is never any shame in showing it. Image is something that always changes and is not all that important in life compared to the way you treat those close to you. For you never know how long you will have them. All I can say is cherish EVERY moment you have, don't be afriad to show who you are and how you feel. Life is not meant to be bottled inside. Wonderful poem though and obviously touched my thoughts.
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Very touching. I'm a mother and father at the same time.
You are lucky to have both, do you know that?
Love them and you can show it in many ways....even though you never "say" it with words. Parents can "feel" the love you have for them.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
summer51
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So sweet
This is so sweet, I love it. I hope you keep writing good poems. I don't tell my mom and dad I love them a lot either yet they still care enough to get me what I want for Christmas. I hope you don't end up like I am now basically keeping to myself and hiding how I really feel except in poetry. Plus feeling like your friends may abandon you or no one really actually cares that they are just pretending never feel that way like me. Keep writing.
~Hihamburger
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a nicew tribute to yourmom and dad....i miss my parents too, They have both passed on bu i wrote them poems expressing my love too
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