A PROFOUND WORK FILLED WITH THE BITTERSWEET RAMIFICATIONS OF...DIVORCE. THIS, SO WELL DONE WORK HAS THE PHRASES, IMAGERY AND RHYME THAT UPHOLDS ITS THEME PERFECTLY. THANKS FOR SHARING THIS 'KEEPER' AND MUCH LOVE. BLESSINGS, JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
As a child, I felt the devastating impact of not only a father dying when I was barely four but then a divorce which followed when I thought I was part of a family, again.
Now, as a husband with a loving wife of fifty-six years together and an ever-expanding family, I am grateful to have offered my children and their children the comfort and stability of a solid and loving family life.
Your poem "Divorce" speaks eloquently of the upheaval and pain and sorrow which always partner domestic separations. The feeling of being deserted and abandoned is a terrible tragedy no one should ever have to face; and all too often, the young mother is left to struggle with life and family, alone.
Remembering my own childhood pain, your closing lines bring tears to my eyes even now:
"Remember our sweet children
How much they miss their dad."
Very touching write my friend...I am a child of divorce. My mom and dad remained civil to each other. My mom was super mom, she was actually mom and dad both rolled into one. You've nailed this one, great write...a situation that is sad but common today...related well with this one.
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling
This is so powerful, Jeanette -- full of heartfelt emotion and reason. It had to be a catharsis to get this all out. Very well done, again, a powerful write.
Love,
CJ
A further collection of poems, many from years in the Middle East, but also the California San Francisco and Central Coast areas (Santa Cruz, Carmel, Big Sur, Berkeley, etc.).
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Now, as a husband with a loving wife of fifty-six years together and an ever-expanding family, I am grateful to have offered my children and their children the comfort and stability of a solid and loving family life.
Your poem "Divorce" speaks eloquently of the upheaval and pain and sorrow which always partner domestic separations. The feeling of being deserted and abandoned is a terrible tragedy no one should ever have to face; and all too often, the young mother is left to struggle with life and family, alone.
Remembering my own childhood pain, your closing lines bring tears to my eyes even now:
"Remember our sweet children
How much they miss their dad."
A powerful and moving work, Jeanette.
Richard
excellent write
this is right on target
great share!!!
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling
Regis
Outstanding composition in poetic excellence...
In admiration,
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
Love,
CJ