A shattered family portrait
A pillow stained with tears
The raised voices and shattered hopes
As innocence simply stares.
I’m scared daddy please don’t fight
I just can’t take it no more
Why can’t we be a happy family
Just like we were before.
I close myself and shut them out
As I hear her silently weep
I find a sanctuary in my bed
And cry myself to sleep.
No, mommy please don’t cry
Look what I made for you
I swear I’d be a good girl
Together we’ll make it through.
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This is so sad. A lot of times parents don’t realize what you doing to the children. Unfortunately the children almost always blame themselves. You get a great job capturing these emotions.
True…the kids end up having all kinds of insecurities and trust issues when they grow up..thanks for visiting
senses a closeness to the words.
Sensed right…
*nods and hugs*
are you okies?
Yes Amber I’ve been fine for years…
Heartbreakingly tender RG xx
Thank you ..
Kids are emotionally harmed when parents fight. We don’t often realize the long-lasting effect and the negative impact it has on kids. It is often overlooked.
Kudos to you for touching upon a such a sensitive subject.
*touching upon such a sensitive subject.
Thanks Allwin and it is really sad that parents don’t realize it till it is too late..
This was the first post of yours that i read but i decided to comment on it after reading other posts of yours. You know this poem touched me, it made me cry because i’ve myself experienced it. And i hate it. This was something i could never really write on my blog because i wasn’t brave enough. You have rightly portrayed all the emotions here. Thank you for sharing this.
Thanks girl…I know it is hard and it took a lot of courage on my side to post this. I hope you are okay now. These kind of experiences can leave you scarred for a very long time..