My Parents & Me
I am the child of a couple
who has been together 35 years
Had a beautiful young life
Until adulthood appeared
I never knew what love was
Until I looked around
My parents still walking hand in hand
Kissing on a park bench that they found
Every doctors appointment
They sit side by side
Being there for one another
Sickness and in health they truly abide
Listening to each others opinions
Helping the other to understand
Never going to bed angry
Focused on the future they together planned
They have arguments
Quite funny to see
A couple of rude sentences
Then they kiss blissfully
I don't think there's anything
They can't get through
All they simply say is
"I love you"
I cannot seem to have that
I am a three time divorcee
The "I Love You"
Is always followed by jealousy
Jealousy, fear, and anger
Are things I hope you never feel
The damage is for a lifetime
You just challenge every thing that is real
You trust no one
Build a solid wall
Bury all your emotions
And pray God hears your call
I've had my share
Depression, drugs, alcohol abuse
Clean and sober for years now
I found it of no use.
I thought I found love
In doing things I hate
Just to keep my spouse happy
But it's never too late
I built my self-esteem
Something I never had
Set boundaries for others not to cross
The outcome, though, is sometimes sad
True friends are out there
Now they have nothing to fear
My ex's can do nothing to me
Whether they're far or near
I found to love myself first
A proud mother I am
I have many years to live
But, most of all, I became my own woman!
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