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Disturbingly So

Where is the love? Where is the hugs?
It's a family meltdown, disturbingly so.
Adult children who think life is all about them.
Pent up emotions, anger and frustrations,
Petty disagreements, throwing away one another
Like paper products thrown in the dump.
Preferring a hug from their pets than each other.

It makes me sad to hear so many families feuding.
But today, seriously, give family your love and even a hug.
Communicate softly and listen to each other's view,
Even when it's hard and still healing from the hurts done.
Let's not allow another family member to pass on without forgiving.

"Talk is cheap, communication is priceless"



Quote from Patricia Lees

Copyright © Connie Gildersleeve | Year Posted 2013

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Karen Anglesey Date: 7/3/2013 7:54:00 PM Connie, a nice way of telling the sad truth of petty and selfish behavior, I suppose we relate more than we would like sometimes. Great creativity and congrats on the win :) Login to Reply Connie Gildersleeve Date: 7/5/2013 5:37:00 PM Karen thank you for the congratulatory comment. It means a lot. Warm Smiles, Connie

Skat A Date: 7/1/2013 10:11:00 PM CONNIE, this is a nice winning poem in PD's contest. <3 SKAT <3 Login to Reply Connie Gildersleeve Date: 7/2/2013 6:19:00 PM Thank you Skat for your congratulatory comment. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Donna Jones Date: 6/26/2013 4:57:00 PM Nicely said...nice win..congratulations Login to Reply Connie Gildersleeve Date: 6/27/2013 6:27:00 PM Thank you for the congrats. Much appreciated. Connie

Joseph May Date: 6/26/2013 4:44:00 PM congrats on your win Connie Login to Reply Connie Gildersleeve Date: 6/27/2013 6:28:00 PM Joseph thank for the congrats. Much appreciated. Connie

Poet Destroyer A Date: 6/26/2013 4:32:00 PM Connie, , CONGRATULATIONS~ and thank you for having patients and enjoying my contest... sorry I took a week in posting the winners. I had much fun in closing my Encouragement / Inspiration contest. many poems helped touch the moment. take care and have yourself a lovely day.... LINDA Login to Reply Connie Gildersleeve Date: 6/27/2013 6:30:00 PM Thank you Linda for you for a win, I'm pleased that you thought it worthy. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

David De La Croes Date: 6/25/2013 12:24:00 AM Your poem speak powerfully about the real values in life - things which I value a lot. Thanks for reminding me, Connie. Cheers, David Login to Reply Connie Gildersleeve Date: 6/25/2013 1:55:00 AM David thank you for the wonderful comment you've left. It means a lot. Warm Smiles, Connie

Cherie Thomas Date: 6/22/2013 9:55:00 AM Wow!!! What a uplifting powerful message, for the family unit. It's so generational now, that we don't even recognize the damage. I to have been guilty and am trying to work harder, to break that cycle. It's a sad truth, but thank you for giving us a reality check!!!....excellent poem Connie thank you..big hugs:) Login to Reply Connie Gildersleeve Date: 6/22/2013 4:45:00 PM Cherie thank you for stopping by and your lovely message. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Bidhu Patnaik Date: 6/22/2013 4:11:00 AM Wonderful poem. Simple strong message and strong words. Everybody has to spread and leave this message " Talk is cheap, communication is priceless"...Bidhu. Login to Reply Connie Gildersleeve Date: 6/22/2013 4:46:00 PM Bidhu thank you for stopping by and for the delightful massage. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Jack Horne Date: 6/21/2013 1:39:00 PM powerful message here, my friend, and the last line is perfect Login to Reply Connie Gildersleeve Date: 6/21/2013 1:47:00 PM Jack thank you for the visit and comment. It means a lot. Warm Smile, connie

Poet. Undertaker Date: 6/21/2013 11:21:00 AM really great. nice to read.excellent poem Login to Reply Connie Gildersleeve Date: 6/21/2013 1:48:00 PM Jenish thank you for the visit and comment. It means a lot. Warm Smiles, Connie

Timothy Hicks Date: 6/21/2013 1:38:00 AM I believe we are all victims of this to some extent. Love the message and the way you presented it... very nicely done! Login to Reply Connie Gildersleeve Date: 6/21/2013 7:34:00 AM Tim yes you right. It's so much easier to get along than not. If we could bottle all the energies we waste in arguments, we could power the world with life's harmony. Thanks for the visit and leaving a comment. Warm Smiles, Connie

Debbie Guzzi Date: 6/20/2013 6:46:00 PM So true, so true, thanks for always stopping by. Light & Love Login to Reply Connie Gildersleeve Date: 6/21/2013 7:34:00 AM Debbie thanks for the visit and your comment. Warm Smiles, Connie

Sara Kendrick Date: 6/20/2013 3:42:00 PM Talk works if each party listens really listens but most come up with you are not going to change me...Great topic and excellent presentation of hte topic..Sara Login to Reply Sara Kendrick Date: 6/21/2013 8:41:00 AM I have those meltdowns also..It gets rough around here sometimes with Cody and his illness..Huntington's Disease..Sara Connie Gildersleeve Date: 6/20/2013 5:03:00 PM Thank you Sara for you wonderful comment. I was having a meltdown with my own family. As explained in my poem. Thanks for visiting. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Russell Sivey Date: 6/19/2013 9:01:00 PM That quote is very awesome but the poem is truly priceless in itself! I really enjoyed reading this tremendous write this evening! What a harmonious piece, Great Work!! Login to Reply Connie Gildersleeve Date: 6/20/2013 5:05:00 PM Russell thank you for your wonderful comment. I wish my brothers and sisters would understand the quote. Thanks for visiting. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie