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Family Hypocrisy

Family?. . What does the word family mean to you And I tell you what family means to me Nothing but heartache pain ad misery . 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 . 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. . ‘’Merry Xmas’’. . Peter Dome©2020.

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/21/2020 5:11:00 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
Date: 12/22/2020 3:25:00 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

Date: 12/21/2020 11:08:00 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
Date: 12/21/2020 1:57:00 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.

Date: 12/21/2020 6:59:00 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
Date: 12/21/2020 9:10:00 AM

Bless you Alexis Dear friend. glad you have family.You are just fine. take care. Pete.

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/21/2020 6:53:00 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
Date: 12/21/2020 9:16:00 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

Date: 12/21/2020 2:19:00 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
Date: 12/21/2020 9:19:00 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

Date: 12/20/2020 10:35:00 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
Date: 12/21/2020 9:22:00 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

Date: 12/20/2020 2:57:00 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
Date: 12/21/2020 9:27:00 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

Date: 12/20/2020 2:34:00 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
Date: 12/20/2020 2:44:00 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.