Cover-Ups And Sad Farewells
Not So Picture Perfect
Inspired By River Joy & Celia in Underland
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I always thought that we were happy
our family gathered year to year
To celebrate the Christmas season
wishing each other Christmas cheer
Family photos huddled around
both mom and dad, proudly encased
No frown or furrow to be found
with toothy grin upon each face
But as the years sped through the seasons
gathering, harder to do
Each made our calls, different excuses
When they were gone, the façade was through
It's been 13 months now, since we've spoken
October sixteenth, twenty three
It's like something inside is broken
and you have no more use for me
This year I'm seeing things much clearer
Admitting what I always knew
Evaluating my own mirror
judging me, instead of you
I guess that we were always broken
the glue that kept us bound is gone
So, here are some things left unspoken
I'll say my peace, and then, move on
I'm thankful mom and dad kept on us
made us work on staying close
Although sometimes we felt the tensions
sometimes that's just the way it goes
What I don't get, so please bear with me
is how quickly you could shut me out
Replaced the door and changed the key
can you explain what that's about?
It's like you couldn't wait to sever
any tie or memory
The childhood days of us together
are gone and I'm the enemy
So, I'll wish you well and say goodbye
que sera, sera, like Doris Day
There is no forcing you to try
and I have nothing left to say
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Kelli Sheckler-Amsden
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Comments (6)
"is how quickly you could shut me out Replaced the door and changed the key" The kinda people who can do this, that too so easily, scare the hell out of me.
I love the way you write, Kelli; I think you have gathered that by now. This poem, in particular, strikes a chord with me as I have a dysfunctional family. Christmas, more than ever, brings this home, and I can't wait for it to be over.
This is a heartbreaking examination of family life and unspoken resentments, the most painful kind of secrets. I'm sorry for your loss and the grief that you bear, Kelli.
That is heartbreaking. ((hugs))
Heavy poem but unfortunately it's something lots of people can relate to this time of year. Well-written!
Wow, those feelings sure do hurt especially when you thought you would always be close somehow. I feel like that when everyone gathers together, and they just skip over me.