Reach for her
across the abyss
of indifference –
would hold her dear
comfort her sorrows –
empty promises,
I now understand
have abandoned her
countless times
in the name of obligation,
this child that is me.
Reach for her
across the abyss
of indifference –
would hold her dear
comfort her sorrows –
empty promises,
I now understand
have abandoned her
countless times
in the name of obligation,
this child that is me.
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living with the aftermath is never easy … you express it well!
We need to reconcile those two, the neglected child and the more mature adult 🙂
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Seems to be an ongoing project. Thanks.
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always will be but at least you are attending it, well done! Have you got good supports?
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I do! A wonderful psychologist.
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glad to hear it 🙂
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Thanks.
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This is beautiful, V.J.
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Thanks Sara.
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You express life eloquently, V.J.
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Thank you so much, Eugenia.
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You are most welcome, V.J.
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This is beautiful VJ.
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Thank you.
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Yes we do give up on our inner child way too soon. Beautifully written VJ 🙂💕
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Thank you Christine.
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Once again you get right to the heart of…it. So moving.
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome!
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Vj this is so beautiful! Thanks for sharing your heart with us! Xo
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Thank you Carol Anne. You are so sweet.
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honest and so sensitive, beautiful V.J
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Thank you Gina
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You keep writing what lives inside of me! I do not think I can find a word that describes how powerful your writing is! ❤
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I know exactly what you mean about V.J.’s poetry, Deborah. It affects me the same way.
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Ah, thank Liz. You two have made my day.
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🙂
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Thank you Liz! ❤
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You’re welcome!
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Deborah, this is such a wonderful compliment- best I could hope for. Thank you so much.
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You are so welcome and deserving! ❤
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