You held me close in your large arms I cried out loud, drove you mad You brought me up as you did I know I'm not the perfect son But will you love me as I am? You slapped me hard, I blacked out Woke up in bed wearing a sad face I locked myself in the bathroom Cried so loud, I couldn't hear you I lashed out, and it's so cold My mind dislikes you, my heart's indifferent But I'm too proud to come home I'm still scared of that mad scold And my little ego's telling me to roam If I come home- Will you love me as I am? I'm afraid I'm never coming back The streets seem to get warmer I promise to show you love in absentia
Written for dversepoets.com prompt hosted by Sanaa Rizvi
https://dversepoets.com/2022/05/12/open-link-live-may-edition/
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This is a beautifully written heartfelt poem. Very sad indeed! I really like your ending of sending love in absentia!
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Thanks, even in hate there’s always some tiny bits of love.
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I don’t blame the narrator of this poem for never wanting to return home!
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He is scared of the ‘tough’ love. He just won’t return. Showing love from a distance seems like a better option
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A sad and beautiful poem, Sami. It’s all part of growing up. You know what to do in time. But sometimes family love is tough. And yet, you have to follow your heart in the end, don’t you?
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Family love is complicated, yes, and independence comes at a price. Thanks for your warm comment.
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A sad predicament indeed! One should never hit a child like that – never ever! You have written it so very well.
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sad indeed, there are better ways to punish and get them learning.
Thanks
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Sometimes it’s the fear that keeps us away… and as time goes the present always seems better than the pest. Hope you dare to return..
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This is incredibly heartwrenching and poignant. I felt every word.
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