Fractured Family
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"Fractured Family" explores the complex and often painful dynamics within a family impacted by military service. It delves into the themes of separation, duty, and the struggle to maintain meaningful connections amidst the demands of military life. The poem reflects on the sacrifices made by both the service members and their loved ones, and the longing for deeper, more authentic relationships.
I hope this poem resonates with anyone who has experienced the challenges of family separation, whether due to military service or other circumstances. It is a reminder that even in the face of adversity, the bonds of family remain powerful and the potential for healing and reconciliation always exists.
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Born of the same blood, yet worlds apart,
Lines drawn in whispers, etched in the heart.
Twin shadows dancing, a discordant rhyme,
Two brothers bound by duty, not love, not time.
Family, a facade, a hollowed-out shell,
God, Country, and Name, the unholy spell.
A trinity whispered, a burden to bear,
Devoted son, patriot, heir, always there.
Inadequate whispers, like thorns in my skin,
Puzzle piece lost, where do I begin?
The elder, a fortress, the twin, a fleeting blur,
Lost in the labyrinth, searching for him.
But beneath the fractures, a flicker ignites,
A longing for warmth, beyond duty's harsh bites.
To break free from the script, the lines preordained,
To rewrite the narrative, reclaim what's unclaimed.
For brotherhood forged in blood, though fractured and frayed,
Holds echoes of love, whispers unafraid.
To mend the cracks, with truth as the thread,
Rebuild the foundation, from doubt and from dread.
Copyright © Joel Hawksley | Year Posted 2025
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