Anger

by GingerGeeDonegal, Ireland

May 2019 569 Views 18 comments

Anger.

Anger

I look at you and cannot see
the light that used to shine from me
when I beheld the beauty of your grace.

The love that oozed from every pore
I laid so sweetly at your door
is gone when I behold your precious face.

I ache from every wretched bone
internalising when alone
my anger at your going from this place.

When severing all ties, you swore
my grandchildren I'll see no more,
now ire-filled I am lonely in disgrace.

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Posted: May 2019

About this poem:

I wrote this 10 years ago when my daughter cut me from her life. I haven't seen her or my precious grandchildren since. I've obviously worked through the pain, but the memory lingers.

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daniela777Mi Paraiso, Murcia SpainMay 25, 2019

How sad!
I can relate to this as the same happened with my youngest son who used to blackmail me emotionally with his kids.
I haven't heard from any of them for 6 years.

salamunaDeventer, Overijssel NetherlandsMay 25, 2019

Sad story,GingerGee. But love your poems very much, you are one of my top 5 here .

HarbalSouth Yorkshire, England UKMay 26, 2019

You are one of my top 5, too, Ginger.

GingerGeeOPdonegal, Donegal IrelandMay 26, 2019

Thank you Harbal and Salamuna. I feel honoured considering the tenor of your work.

GingerGeeOPdonegal, Donegal IrelandMay 26, 2019

Daniella777 I am so sorry that this happened to you too. It is incredibly painful when family members draw a line under relationships like this. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.

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southmiami4321Tampa, Florida USAMay 26, 2019

Sad story. There are a lot of people going through this as you are. Relate yourself to support groups out there; they exist. If you love and don't receive love back, it can't be forced. There are many children out there that would love to have a supportive Grammy at their side. Cheer-up, life has surprises but never give up... Good luck. SM

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southmiami4321Tampa, Florida USAMay 26, 2019

johnjjmco westmeath0000, Westmeath IrelandMay 26, 2019

is a very sad thing for to hear that all I can say is never give up and always try make contact hope maybe all will come good

lovecanberealSydney, New South Wales AustraliaMay 26, 2019

You can develop a state of mind, where it just does not matter any more, although this is difficult to achieve....

GingerGeeOPdonegal, Donegal IrelandMay 27, 2019

Thanks southmiami4321. I am an optimist so never give up hope, but for now I just accept what is, and get on with it.

GingerGeeOPdonegal, Donegal IrelandMay 27, 2019

It is what it is johnjim. Thanks for the kind words.

GingerGeeOPdonegal, Donegal IrelandMay 27, 2019

I accept what you are saying lovecanbereal, but you are right, darn near impossible, especially with close family. Thanks for the input. Much appreciated.

DavenitaSan Marcos, Texas USAMay 27, 2019

Ooooh how that cuts deeply.

I've been there, too. So beautifully written, Ginger. Thank you for sharing your heartfelt words.

GingerGeeOPdonegal, Donegal IrelandJun 9, 2019

YW Davenita. Sorry it happened to you too.

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godsprincessOwego, New York USAJun 9, 2019

It is shameful when parents use their children to punish others. They are not stopping to think what their children are missing out on by depriving them of their loved ones. So they are not only punishing the grandparents but their children as well. I'm so sorry you are missing out on their lives.

Kathy

SundaySilenceLittle Gasparilla, Florida USAJun 9, 2019

The never ending grieving process that is passed from generation to generation. Denying grandchildren the opportunity to know their grandparents is a selfish act beyond words. All roads lead to the perpetrator once the children reach adulthood, compare notes with their peers and realize what they missed because of a dysfunctional family member. My sincere condolences. Peace be with you.

yasparkWilliamsville, New York USAJun 10, 2019

I used to thing that man-made problems are ready to fix, so not true. Hope this poem helped you Ginger, so sad that your grandkids were robbed like that without you being around.

yasparkWilliamsville, New York USAJun 12, 2019

Sorry for the typos, meant to say “I used to think that man-made problems are easy to fix”, got into a car accident recently and obviously did not think clearly when commenting

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