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Conniption

Harsh words,
from an adult child,
angry bolts shooting from his eyes,
piercing my heart,
bring tears of guilt, insecurities,
streaming down this mother's cheeks.

Oh, to travel back for
one more hug,
one more day splashing in the rain,
to ignore the sharp teenage tongue...
scrutinizing actions taken.

Harsh words,
from an adult child,
reflections of maternal instincts gone awry,

or another tested limit on the passage to maturity?

When the anger subsides,
the vivid line in the sand blurs,
the man,
my child,
will see the light within the imperfect vessel
shining brightly... 
Mommy loves you!

Author notes

When do they outgrow the terrible twos? He is 23... I am learning that even grown, a child can make you second guess every decision you have ever made! Yet, the love is unconditional!!!

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  • penman gold member
    November 2
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    excellent

    Such a heartfelt write. Straight from the inside that says so much. Thank you for sharing


  • Nickelspring gold member
    October 31

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    This touches my heart deeply! The perpetual twos? Unconditional love is always there, and they feel that even if they don't show it. One day our children realize that we aren't perfect, dont have all the answers- do they resent us for that? Patience... its difficult!
    Lovely expression here! I enjoyed this!
    Kris


  • penman gold member
    October 17
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    Excellent

    Oh yeah, kids can be something else. so full of truth, best of luck in the contest


  • Roland Welles gold member
    October 15

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    Very, very heartfelt and well done... You could feel the pain and love related in the piece... And, yes, love is unconditional if true... Thanks for sharing!!!
    Peace,
    Russell


  • glenn shannon silver member
    October 14

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    the young ones today lol i was cheeky too but dont they carry on i know where youre coming from and it cuts when they spit at us bless you darling i love you anyway

    • LovingPhoenix
      October 14
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      Cheeky is one thing but to look at me and tell me it's irrelevant that I'm his Mother, is cutting to the bone! We have made peace again though, and of course, all is forgiven! Whenever something like this happens, I call MY Mother and apologize for anything I can think of! LOL!! Thanks for reading and for your support, as always my dear friend!


  • poeticweaver gold member
    October 13

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    Some never grow up, including woman... It is not always how you are raised either, because my parents have four adult children, and I'm the best of them all ofcourse! But how we all are different in so many ways.. I think one has to make the choice to do what's right, to honor their parents, to grow up and be responsible. You are a wonderful soul, and I thank you for sharing here once again my friend! Always a pleasure reading you!

    -Timothy

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