Connie Gildersleeve Poet Free verse

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

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Karen Anglesey July 3, 2013 at 7:54 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 :) Connie Gildersleeve July 5, 2013 at 5:37 PM Karen thank you for the congratulatory comment. It means a lot. Warm Smiles, Connie

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

Donna Jones June 26, 2013 at 4:57 PM Nicely said...nice win..congratulations Connie Gildersleeve June 27, 2013 at 6:27 PM Thank you for the congrats. Much appreciated. Connie

Joseph May June 26, 2013 at 4:44 PM congrats on your win Connie Connie Gildersleeve June 27, 2013 at 6:28 PM Joseph thank for the congrats. Much appreciated. Connie

Poet Destroyer A June 26, 2013 at 4:32 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 Connie Gildersleeve June 27, 2013 at 6:30 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 June 25, 2013 at 12:24 AM Your poem speak powerfully about the real values in life - things which I value a lot. Thanks for reminding me, Connie. Cheers, David Connie Gildersleeve June 25, 2013 at 1:55 AM David thank you for the wonderful comment you've left. It means a lot. Warm Smiles, Connie

Cherie Thomas June 22, 2013 at 9:55 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:) Connie Gildersleeve June 22, 2013 at 4:45 PM Cherie thank you for stopping by and your lovely message. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

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

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

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

Timothy Hicks June 21, 2013 at 1:38 AM I believe we are all victims of this to some extent. Love the message and the way you presented it... very nicely done! Connie Gildersleeve June 21, 2013 at 7:34 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 June 20, 2013 at 6:46 PM So true, so true, thanks for always stopping by. Light & Love Connie Gildersleeve June 21, 2013 at 7:34 AM Debbie thanks for the visit and your comment. Warm Smiles, Connie

Sara Kendrick June 20, 2013 at 3:42 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 Sara Kendrick June 21, 2013 at 8:41 AM I have those meltdowns also..It gets rough around here sometimes with Cody and his illness..Huntington's Disease..Sara Connie Gildersleeve June 20, 2013 at 5:03 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 June 19, 2013 at 9:01 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!! Connie Gildersleeve June 20, 2013 at 5:05 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