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I Forgot To Remember
by Joan SerratelliIt was your birthday
last week
and for the first time
since you were born
I forgot
I did not cry
over love lost
nor did you even
cross my mind
The day just came
and went
like any other day
Maybe I'm so hurt
by your actions
that I no longer care
They say that animals
forget their offspring
I say that they are lucky
I wish I could forget
all the hurt
you have given me
with no explanation,
you simply left my life
without ever saying goodbye
I could accept this better
if I knew what I did
I was never given that luxury
I was just kicked out
and tossed away
I cannot help
but wonder
if you ever even think
about me 07/20/2007 Author's Note: For my daughter, who I haven't talked to in 5 years :-(
Posted on 07/20/2007
Copyright © 2024 Joan Serratelli
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Genevieve Sturrock on 07/20/07 at 03:13 PM oh, darling. how very, very sad. my heart aches for you and your daughter. this is well written, poignant and laced with a subtle strength. |
| Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 07/20/07 at 05:21 PM Well written and controlled - a difficult relationship, indeed. I'm hoping the future changes this. |
| Posted by Elizabeth Jill on 07/24/07 at 11:25 AM Joan, this blew me away with the honesty and utter hands on heart emotion. There are children I am with every day (at the Centre) who'd love to be wrapped in the love ready to pour from you, who'd pour love right back into you. And, your daughter? —let us hope that there will be the turn at "the fork in the road", something that eventually happens with strained child-parent relationships -where the child comes to see things in a new light, comes to appreciate your wholesome love for her.
This poem is welling with a solemn prayer buried in its midst. L—Jill |
| Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 07/25/07 at 06:29 PM Though we still talk about once a week, aptly reminds me of the rocky relationship I've had with my son. Wow, you always think you have it bad until you hear someone else's story. |
| Posted by Kyle Anne Kish on 07/26/07 at 05:04 PM Joan, this hurts just to read. I can only imagine the sadness that has overcome you. Your emotion came through quite clearly. Thank you for writing this. |
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