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Almost Silenced
by Joe CramerInstead of better, it gets worse.
No longer are you around
even the text messages have dwindled
down to nothing
down to nothing.
The angst grows,
and it shows.
I try in so many ways
to be part of your life,
but when it takes three months
for you to get together with me
to give you Christmas presents
that hurts,
it just hurts.
So I go on with my life,
go on living forward
despite the strife
and still call you,
leaving unanswered messages
and futile texts.
11/04/2012 Author's Note: I tried so hard to be involved... just send your child Support cheques, please.....
Posted on 11/04/2012
Copyright © 2025 Joe Cramer
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Rhiannon Jones on 11/04/12 at 11:29 PM I like that this is so direct, raw, un- embellished...it describes what several dads I know are experiencing. Eventually, though, teens grow up and move out from under mothers' direct influence...and things can get better then. |
| Posted by George Hoerner on 11/04/12 at 11:34 PM The check isn't in the mail Joe. But I enjoyed the poem. |
| Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 11/05/12 at 02:40 PM This a real heart breaker. Don't give up. I'm with Rhiannon - the child or teen will remember you've been determined to stay in touch. |
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