DIVORCE

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Divorce Poetry Constest Sponsored by Matt Caliri. 11/25/23

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Dad and mom have split up
I am torn who I should live with
Vicious arguments - some of which were violent
Often occurred when dad was drunk
Reality is he is a great dad when he's sober
Child care for me is now their priority
Everyone suffers when parents divorce

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Shadow Hamilton

Date: 12/30/2023 5:30:00 AM

heart breaking Jan but you talk very wisely and your words will help anyone going through one hugs Shadow

Anisha Dutta

Date: 12/18/2023 6:45:00 AM

Very True. Yet when circumstances get horrible, no option is left and children become victims. Love.

Warren Doll

Date: 11/29/2023 6:13:00 AM

Jan heart wrenching write. Sending hugs and kisses~ Warren

James Peranteau

Date: 11/26/2023 4:03:00 PM

here we are(the choir)....my guesstimate, 2/3rdz uv us are hearing your preach dear poet...(sadly)...potent Jan...Happy Holidays to ya...much love, james

Triny Xiang

Date: 11/25/2023 8:54:00 PM

A painful acrostic. Yes, everyone suffers from divorce, but sometimes healing happens best from the tear. Children want a happy and safe place even if it's not in one home. Sometimes, divorce is a chance to grow and shelter those you love with a single root.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 11/25/2023 12:47:00 PM

nicely done, jan! an old friend told me that when her parents divorced, she and her brother (they were both young kids) had to appear in front of a judge and choose which parent they wanted to live with. she chose her dad and her brother picked her mom so the kids were split up. her mother never forgave her. hard to believe that was handled that way!

Deb M

Date: 11/25/2023 10:23:00 AM

So sad for all involved especially the innocents! Though not an unusual happening sadly! Nice write Jan! Debx