One Day

One Day How can one person inflict so much pain She doesn’t realize that her family isn’t to blame The truth hurts sometimes but it should help you to grow She says no one loves her but that isn’t so For years I have hoped that we could be close But she just keeps hurting the ones who love her the most She lives in her world where there are only three That’s the life she chooses & the way she likes it to be Her friends are now invited to holiday dinners Family is no longer the invitation winners Again and again I have tried to make peace But now she refuses to let the pain cease One day perhaps if only in my dreams My sister and I will be able to experience what 'real' family means.

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James Faulkner

Date: 12/6/2008 6:05:00 PM

great write. everything works out for the best all in the mater of time. --- love and peace james faulkner (welcome)

Christy Hardy

Date: 12/6/2008 5:46:00 PM

Sometimes families stray from the path of love, only to one day realize family is what matters the most....pray for her, and you will find the comfort you seek...always, Christy

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 12/6/2008 4:55:00 PM

Family quarrels can lead to so much sorrow and disappointment... all you can do is love her, and hope for a change of heart. Nicely rhymed. Well done Sandra... Best wishes, Keith (PS welcome to the Soup!)