I dare not think it and I dare not say it
You are my flesh and my blood and I love it that way
But your demons are many
Your hate for me surpasses anything and it is not justified
I have kept it inside so long
It is like a song from the past that is considered a classic
But it continues to be painful and it has to stop
I am getting older now and I deserve peace
My Granddaughter - your daughter is paying the price
She has loved me through the hatred
She is still very young
And it hasn't been easy for both of us, to not have been able to say it out loud
For you make people fear you and that is how you gain control of them somehow
But as of today, I am stopping the pain
And saying it out loud for the first time today
Your Daughter Will Be Our Soul Heir
I Don't Believe In Birth Rights
Perhaps the meek do inherit the earth
You Can't Treat Someone Badly For So Many Years
And Expect To Inherit Our Estate
There I said it out loud - Finally!!!
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Susan Payton
I love to write in every venue. I am 75 years old and try to make every day count,. I am learning a great deal about poetry on Vocal, and I am glad to be here.
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Oh, Susan, my heart goes out to you and your granddaughter. This could not have been an easy thing to write and clearly you're in such a difficult situation. I hope you're able to find some peace in reconciliation or instead in experiencing some justice
I hate that he is doing this to you. Especially knowing how much family means to you. Have you checked into Grandparent rights in your state? Or does he live in another state from you, also?
Whether or not the meek shall inherit, I believe your intentions are clear.
I can only hope this is not autobiographical. If it is, I'm so sorry.
Nice slap in the face you finished with on this one. It took me a bit off guard. I was expecting you to plead for an understanding for the sake of your granddaughter. But nope, you laid down the law and called out the hypocrisy of loving your money and not you.