Peter Dome Poet Free verse

Family Hypocrisy

Family?.
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What does the word family mean to you
And I tell you what family means to me
Nothing but heartache pain ad misery
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They don’t care if I’m alive or dead
Or how much I suffer alone
In my bed
Their too busy with their lives
But from afar they throw knifes
My heart feels like a football
Being perpetually kicked
My head
Being beaten with a stick
. 
Promise after promise
Built up then let down
They don’t know what loneliness is
And have no one around
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As long as they are ok
And always get their way
For their own flesh and blood they are blind
And empathy and love 
Don’t even cross their minds
And now I draw a line
Good luck I wish you well
But your no family of mine.
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‘’Merry Xmas’’.
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Peter Dome©2020.

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Gershon Wolf December 21, 2020 at 5:11 PM Unfortunately, I relate to this one all too well... At some point in my 20's, I told myself to just accept whatever could be salvaged, forget about the rest, and 'keep on truckin'!' Here's to 'Life after Family!' Smiles, Gershon Peter Dome December 22, 2020 at 3:25 AM Wise words my friend. So sorry it happened to you too. their loss. Maybe its something that tirns a writer into a great one. take care. Pete.

Jennifer Proxenos December 21, 2020 at 11:08 AM What a shame Peter, very sad things worked out like this - every family has issues it seems, also us, with various family members. We have no contact with them for 3 years now, in fact I feel sorry for them as they can NEVER be happy in life. God Bless and Happy Christmas my friend Jennifer. Peter Dome December 21, 2020 at 1:57 PM Hi Jennifer.so kind of you to stop by. yes your right. They are not happy. On a treadmill chasing money.so sorry to hear about your family. seems I'm not alone. You take good care.My best wishes. Pete.

Alexis Y. December 21, 2020 at 6:59 AM Cont- Work on you and be the best version of you. Your families hangs ups and mistreatment of you is wrong. In my life I have blood family and family the good lord gave me. Who doesn't have a drop of my blood in their body, but they are family just the same. I cherish them very much. I apologize; I can bit long-winded sometimes. Bell well, my friend:-) Alexis Peter Dome December 21, 2020 at 9:10 AM Bless you Alexis Dear friend. glad you have family.You are just fine. take care. Pete.

Alexis Y. December 21, 2020 at 6:53 AM Hi Peter, It saddens me to hear about your relationship with your family. Family is supposed to love and support you. But we it's the opposite its heartbreaking. People are imperfect ( family included). We live in world of broken people. You can't give what’s not in you to give. I have family members that treat me like a stepchild. I choose to take the high road. I just accept that they are who they are. Change comes with effort. I can't make them treat me better; they have to want too. Peter Dome December 21, 2020 at 9:16 AM Alexis you are very wise my friend, so right. i did my best, but it wasn't good enough. all my family think about is money and their friends. i have to sadly get rid for my own sake.Sorry to hear about your family.Yes i did that too. just accepted how they are, but i'm so ill. and have no one.You take care my dear friend. stay safe. pete.

Charlotte Puddifoot December 21, 2020 at 2:19 AM families can be difficult, i could write a bloody book about mine! i too have always been a black sheep, i think many of us poets are..don't listen to what they say, you're a nice person, that's what i can see anyway..:) Peter Dome December 21, 2020 at 9:19 AM Hi Charlotte. sorry to hear about your family too. Its heart wrenching. always the black sheep, can't do anything right Thank you doe the compliment I try. stay safe. Pete. X

Harry Horsman December 20, 2020 at 10:35 PM Such anger, Peter, yet you reflect what today seems to be trending, i too am a black sheep, with those i grew up with. thank goodness i got out to new zealand and now australia, and have my own family here..I wish you all the best for the festive season Peter.... Peter Dome December 21, 2020 at 9:22 AM Hu Harry so sorry my friend you feel like it too. I don't hate just hurt.I'm very ill and need them I have no one. You are a very nice man. I appreciate your kindness. stay safe, best wishes. Pete.

Jan Allison December 20, 2020 at 2:57 PM Oh Peter this is so sad and can relate big time especially since my father died and the only thing i feel for my 'ex' sister is pity but the damage is done and after no contact from her in 5 years the rift will never heal - she only thinks of 'me' is totally mercenary and a compulsive liar its so sad:-( hugs jan xx Peter Dome December 21, 2020 at 9:27 AM So sorry Jan. you are such a lovely person. so special and kind.I need them I'm very ill and have no one. I try but get nowhere I hate life.They will never know what it feels like. Still. I wish them well. but finished. thank you. take care Pete. X

Andrea Dietrich December 20, 2020 at 2:34 PM This is heart felt and sad, Peter. I am so sorry you had to grow up with such a family. Mine was dysfunctional but at the same time, there were many good times within my blended family and my sisters and I are closest of friends today. My hubbie did not fare well. His mother was a narcissist and she ruined her family. I think he came a long way from how he was as a child. I've been with him over 44 years now. With time, people can improve. I hope you find joy this season. Peter Dome December 20, 2020 at 2:44 PM Hi Andrea dear friend. so sorry to hear about your experience and your husbands bless.I don't understand how families van be like this. All I ever wanted was a family like Marilyn did. i'd have been a great loving Father. it breaks my heart to know it was never be. I was always the black sheep, and got the blame for everything. Life can be cruel.I'm glad to learn you have had some happier times. My very best wishes to you and your Hubby. take care. Pete.