Her birthday. A poem on estrangement.

Bless you Marelli I too am estranged and live in acceptance that it now won’t change.

But we still love them and can wish them ?

Bonji, we ‘tread on eggshells ‘ with one of our daughters as well, we are often left wondering what we’ve done, but not for long, as she’ll tell us eventually, in no uncertain terms!
But at least we are still altogether, despite our ups and downs, hope you can work something out Morelli

Marelli beautiful words, so heartfelt. I feel for you I really do. xx

Although your daughter is not in contact with you, perhaps you are still in her thoughts today, the person who have her life. I do hope so

Gave !

All of your comments have meant so much to me. So much understanding has shone through them all.
Thankyou so much. ?xx

Such a lovely poem Marelli but so sad.

What can we do as mother’s? Sometimes I lie in bed and just wait ... as though I can sense something just isn’t right. I lie looking at the phone, willing it to ring but dreading that it might. Sometimes I am right and my worse fears become reality. Sometimes not .

We brought them into this world and we will always love them no matter what.

big hug xxxxx

Marelli. Such a tender poem and the line I am left apart captures so much. x

In three years time your poem could be mine marelli. (((hugs)))

gillybob, we have that 6th sense, don't we? I do know that feeling so well.
ffinnochio, I was sitting in the garden in the early morning sunshine as I wrote my poem. The words just flowed. It means a lot that the words have touched others.
grannyactivist, I hope to goodness that what might happen doesn't happen. In the meantime, please take 'one day at a time'? It really is the only way, isn't it?
Sending love to you all for such kindness. ??

So sad and so heartfelt. I’m so sorry please take care of yourself. I have always written poetry especially when sad I hope it helps you

What a beautiful poem Marelli it brought a tear to my eye. You expressed your longing so poignantly.

And gillybob I know that feeling so well, looking at my phone with a degree of anxiety ....