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Are y'all sick of me yet? lol part two oversharing is it rude?

Happy Tears

The woman at the shelter with 7 kids
I felt blessed in my mess
My infant won’t remember this

Her kids were cute from 10 to 2
Pitter patter a stepping ladder
How she loved on them swooned

The shelter gave her a few carts
They made do with those few
Sleeping was a Tetris game of art

I remember how cold it was
We huddle and cuddle
Warming our children with love

Watching like a hawk at lights off
Such a place often not safe
From two legged predators that walk

I told myself never will I share the story
Forget you’re here dry your tears
But trial to triumph God gives glory

I wonder about that woman still
Did her kids remember it
The cots the situation the chill

Instead of keeping it a silver secret
Told my son what was done
Hoping he won’t ever repeat it need it

Thank you for the heavenly volunteers
Working there donating care
I remember after all these years happy tears
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Daniels Avatar
April 9, 2026 at 6:19 AM
ThkU for sharing, Karen. You’ve walked through shadows & emerged with strength & compassion. Salute ! The more vulnerable we are, the more we open Hearts of those still needing to tread a path of vulnerability. I think it was Poet Ocean Vuong who said that vulnerability was his strength. ( ps. I used to work at a Shelter for Abused Women as part of my training in Healing Mastership. X. )
Jones Avatar
April 9, 2026 at 6:37 AM
Dearest Ghairo you are an angel for working in the shelter. Healing Mastership is that your occupation? Cool beans! Thanks for the kind words! Blessings
Edmonds  Avatar
April 8, 2026 at 6:19 PM
I hope the lady with seven kids got the help she needed. It’s good that there places for those in need, it’s a way to sort oneself out. Caring is what it’s all about. Keep writing… Beryl
Jones Avatar
April 8, 2026 at 7:20 PM
I hope so too. Thanks for reading Beryl!
Dietrich Avatar
April 8, 2026 at 11:52 AM
You do a lot of good work and have such a generous charitable spirit, Karen. Not sick of your sharing at all
Jones Avatar
April 8, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Aw you are kind dear Andrea! Thank you so much!
George Avatar
April 8, 2026 at 5:35 AM
How tough life must have been for that poor mother tending seven children in such abject poverty. When the kids grow up will they ever remember that they had such a miserable childhood and their mother stood by their side as vigilant as a hawk. Great story, Karen.
Jones Avatar
April 8, 2026 at 6:37 AM
Thank you for reading Valsa! The older ones may recall.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
April 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM
you've aptly described such a tough situation. My neighbor is a single mom with six boys...I don't know how she does it.
Jones Avatar
April 7, 2026 at 5:17 PM
I don’t either but I suppose love is her floatation device!
Goldsmith Avatar
April 7, 2026 at 11:43 AM
I enjoyed reading your powerful/wonderful yet sad "Happy Tears" write/story. We can learn from others. Have a great day writing away............
Jones Avatar
April 7, 2026 at 12:08 PM
So appreciate you enjoying this and you are correct we do learn from others if we pay attention. Hugs
Kendrick Avatar
April 7, 2026 at 4:45 AM
I can't imagine being in a bad situation like this, but it does happen. I can't imagine how hard it must have been on the woman with 7 children, but of course, the older ones have to help when there are so many. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K
Jones Avatar
April 7, 2026 at 7:42 AM
Thanks for reading my overshare Sara! Hugs
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