Caren Krutsinger Poet Narrative

Family Fight

no one recalls what the fight was about 
or why it happened
it divided the family in three places

funerals and weddings are no longer happy events
those who will not be with others
picking and choosing to come based on who else is showing up

this has gone on for twenty-nine years
their parents are older
their dream is to have their children together again in one room

It happens after their death
but the grudge remains
and they refuse to speak to each other

none of them remembering what it was
just knowing that it is.

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Shirley Hawkins October 12, 2021 at 6:51 PM You can choose your friends but not your family is a very true saying. Caren Krutsinger October 13, 2021 at 8:26 AM Unless we choose them in heaven in order to learn the life lessons we need when we get here.

L Milton Hankins October 12, 2021 at 8:59 AM Another sad situation, and so many will show up just to get their share of the inheritance or whatever is left from mom and dad. My family is going through some of this right now. TG, I have my will and everything spelled out; I've dotted all my i's and crossed all my t's! Caren Krutsinger October 12, 2021 at 10:31 AM I am glad that you have; this alleviates and eliminates some pain.