All the while wishing you were here
So I am wrapping each little gift
a note labeled in the form of a tag
Of each precious memory we've had...
Really I know your unhappy with me
No matter how I apologise you see
Seems you don't want to forgive me.
While all the families celebrating with glee
That is a feeling being robbed from you and me.
So if you find it in your heart to give us a brand new start
My heart is filled with pain...
With your name in refrain.
The Holidays are not the same
If your not there...
Please forgive me.
Author notes
Prompt: The holidays are approaching and my family is very close knit but my brother is holding a grudge over something so small and wont be around.. this will be the first year in the 20 years I've been alive write me a poem about it, how to deal with it, how to make the holidays feel as wonderful as they should be. Give me something beautiful!
For ProudMomma by Cheryl A. Howell
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- Ah! Those were the days! by ProudMomma.
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There's a thin line between love and hate as they say. Family love is deemed as being essentially unconditional, so we won't always like or agree with some of the things our children parents or siblings do or say. The love is always there though, it flows in the blood and is indelible. I don't think somebody like you Cheryl has to be reminded that ' life is too short' for disagreements that fester out of control but it's obviously hard when there is a duel stubbornness keeping both parties apart and not communicating of course !
I think your situation betrays a glimmer of hope though, in the fact that the words and sentiment in the piece have at least a positive ring to them and it's a good positive start if one person is still willing to resolve the situation. I think you will probably resolve things in a good way over time. At least you have the capacity to say it in words !
Anyway Cheryl, I hope all your wishes come true
Cyber hugs
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This was a very unusual prompt for me, Our Host is ProudMomma - She wanted a poem based on her prompt.
Start Prompt: The holidays are approaching and my family is very close knit but my brother is holding a grudge over something so small and wont be around.. this will be the first year in the 20 years I've been alive write me a poem about it, how to deal with it, how to make the holidays feel as wonderful as they should be. Give me something beautiful! - End Prompt.
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So thank you for your kind comments.
At my age I know that every moment counts and we never know when we will say Good Bye to Our Loved Ones, I hope was all find forgiveness.
Big Cyber Hugs,
Cheryl
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Why?
Why is misery so often associated with the holidays? It was never intended to be that way. Happy, happy joy, joy. Find the silver lining, enough of the cloudy overcast.....chael (forget it if he needs to be unhappy let him)
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Sweet chael, always my positive force
This was a moment that writing this poem caught me wondering, what if...what if I had been angry at my sister before she died...I would have lost all those moments we had saying I Love You and Goodbye.
If my brother had been angry or my friend...Hey then who could say ...Yeah well ...
Thank you for reading and commenting
Yours
Cheryl
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what a beautiful write, I am sure its painful, grudges are brutal. self destructing and serve no purpose, because at the end of the day when its all said and done the person holding the grudge will suffer the most......I can relate with this and h share some familiar things...gudges touche my family and all i saw out of it was zero....but awful feelings one can not let go...like i said the person holding the grudge is got to be the one to feel it the most...even if it looks like they dont....and this pain is self destructing hurt that leads to what? thanks for sharing...........Laura all the way from Canada,,,,,,,,,,where today at least it was light this morning,,,,but dark by five....the days are shorter so less sunlight or day light....most people around here are slaves to the weather.............my son says hey mom.........would you want to go to Hawaii........I looked at him like he was crazy and he knew better then to ask such stupid stupid questions........but then again hes a boy.........lol.........just fooling around all in fun because its what keeps me half sane..........................
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Your so right Laura, Grudges are a waste of time and energy for sure!
Thank you for taking your time to read and comment on me. I know from personal experience, it is difficult th enjoy the holidays when family is upset or we are upset. I found that the sad thing is if one passes away before we have a chance to put things right. This was a difficult prompt,
Hawaii - my co-workers daughter is there, she is coming back to the main land soon to finish college two semesters. Then they will return to Hawaii - Must be nice , but they say it is boring.
I hope your doing well Laura, thank you for keeping in touch,
Cyber Hugs , Your friend in SOUTH FLORIDA,
Cheryl
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Hey this is awesome! The pain is not over done and yet it's shown very strong, I also find a hint of joy in this poem which is great! I think you did an amazing job as always, keep the pen moving and the voice flowing. again awesome!
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My Dearest Kevin,
As always you are a wonderful devoted friend. Thank you for taking your time to read and comment on me. It really means alot. I am glad you enjoyed this one.
Your FRIEND,
Cheryl
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omg!!!! i can't believe the way this really makes me feel as i read each word the tears just came rolling down you really hit the nose on this one. this is exactly how i feel this is a wonderful write and gives me a few ideas on how to add him into the holidays even though hes not here! Thank you for your write its was beautiful good luck in the contest!
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Over the years I have had a few hard feelings from one time to another.
We have learned that we may not always approve of one another, but we love each other all the same. Holidays are a time for setting aside our differences and embracing each other as family. Life is far to short to hold a grudge even though they are sometimes held - long after we have gone. I am the eldest sister of eight and the grandmother to a many. Last count was 13 - twevlve boys & one girl.
On the cyber over 10. I;m not perfect no one is.
I am glad if this helped any at all.
Big Cyber Hugs,
G-Ma
Cheryl
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