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Empty Nesters

Children leaving home Starting a life without us time to turn the page A fresh coat of paint brings fresh opportunities making things brighter Each stroke of the brush Unleashes a memory Tears begin to fall

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Yann Rolland

Date: 2/22/2024 3:42:00 PM

so moving poem, "c'est la vie", god bless your children

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 2/23/2024 6:34:00 PM

Thank you Yann.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 2/22/2024 12:21:00 PM

Hello Jerry, It must be hard when the children leave home. Now the two of you can do things you could not do before the children leave home. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene./

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 2/24/2024 11:30:00 AM

Hello Jerry Brotherton, Right now that we have the time to do things , we do not feel like doing them. Yes it is nice to know that we can. enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 2/23/2024 6:36:00 PM

Now that we have all the time in the world to do stuff, we don't feel like doing them. But it is nice to know we can.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 2/22/2024 10:53:00 AM

There are many reasons why one should cry. Hope it's for joy.

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 2/23/2024 6:38:00 PM

Mostly just memories flooding our minds. We will get over it when everything is finished.

Heidi Sands

Date: 2/22/2024 9:31:00 AM

This is powerful. Well expressed Jerry :)

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 2/23/2024 6:38:00 PM

Thank you, Heidi. I appreciate your kindness.

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 2/21/2024 6:36:00 PM

Sad, but good for children to start their lives. This poem is memorable.

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 2/23/2024 6:39:00 PM

I appreciate your wonderful comment, Hilda.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 2/21/2024 6:11:00 PM

Yup. I hope those tears will turn to joy. Good luck!

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 2/23/2024 6:40:00 PM

Just a little overwhelming. I'm sure the new space will quickly turn our frowns upside down.

Karen Jones

Date: 2/21/2024 5:44:00 PM

Tears can be sad and of joy and relief lol. I like your poem.

Karen Jones

Date: 2/21/2024 5:42:00 PM

Tears can be sad and of joy and relief lol. I like your poem.

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 2/23/2024 6:40:00 PM

Thanks Karen.

Bill Baker

Date: 2/21/2024 5:18:00 PM

If we want them to fly, they must leave the nest, but that doesn't mean it isn't hard on us parents to let them go. LOL I enjoyed you Haikus, Jerry. Thanks for sharing! Bill

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 2/23/2024 6:42:00 PM

Thanks for reading these humble words, Bill.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 2/21/2024 3:19:00 PM

so many little things indicate transition toward new seasons of life...like painting, etc. Those moments and memories are certainly worthy of tears. I understand. Have a pleasant evening, Sara

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 2/23/2024 6:42:00 PM

Thank you, my friend.