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Trying Hard
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I'm trying hard
Not to give in
To my anger
Or my despair.
I've long felt
Like a useless
Appendage
In my family,
Someone only grudgingly
Accepted, and barely
Loved;
Now, through his actions,
My father has validated
Every one
Of the doubts
And fears
That I have struggled with
Since earliest childhood.
I am to be, in effect,
Disinherited.
Everything is to go
To two of my brothers.
I'm told that I
Can remain in this house,
It is yours, they tell me,
Yet they will not make it
Official by law.
What happens
If I outlive them?
Will their spouses
Honor their promise?
How I wish
I could afford
To live on my own
Far away from this place
Where I don't belong
Because I'm not really
Wanted.

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 Reviews of "Trying Hard"
Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on October 26, 2013
Sad and sadly, this is not an uncommon theme in this life/world. I send you my best wishes with love and peace,

Regis

Reviewed by Shirley Long
Reviewed on October 26, 2013
I enjoyed reading your poem today but it is sad in a way, that you
should feel the way in which you do. Just remember in God's word, he
says when your father and mother forsake you then will I take you up.
Remember "You Are Loved By The Best, Jesus Loves You". Be happy about that and you will live just wonderfully.

Reviewed by Budd Nelson
Reviewed on October 15, 2013
you are wanted and appreciated
budd

Reviewed by Amor Sabor
Reviewed on October 12, 2013
I have a hard time believing you are not wanted...perhaps in the eyes of an uncaring father who plays favorites not acknowledging your worth. But not likely by the rest of the world.

Reviewed by E Phillips
Reviewed on October 12, 2013
Inheritances are not all they're cracked up to be. But then, how would I really know? I never inherited a dime.

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on October 12, 2013
Since my paralysis 50 years ago, my family has found it hard to include me in everything. I believe they are very grateful that I am very independent and have made it on my own without their help.

It is a nagging feeling. I certainly hope that you can get beyond this, because it is disheartening, and get free on your own without having to worry about inheriting anything. My father was very smart (?) And spent all his money like water down the drain. Left my mother in the poor house and gave us kids nothing.

Ron


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