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Say Goodbye To Mom

Holding head down he simmers in anguish
Scribbling restless shapes in red crayon
Concealing bitterness of a child forlorn.

At a tender young age he knows of divorce
Custody battles, and the pointed fingers
Of angry gestures condemning each other.

Any moment now they'll open the door
Pretending like there is love in the air.

He dashes towards her, gripping angst
Hearing Dad's words: "Say goodbye to Mom"
Hugging her tightly, tears rolling down,
Reddened eyes now piercing her sight
Wanting to ask if she understands why
He doesn't color anymore inside the lines,

As a smile uplifts from the depth of her eyes.

October 14, 2018

Copyright © Vijay Pandit | Year Posted 2018

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Angela Crabtree Date: 12/14/2020 7:20:00 PM This is so difficult for children to embrace. Wonderfully written, Vijay. Login to Reply

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 5/25/2019 1:12:00 AM Separation or divorce Vijay is so hard, mainly always for the one partner more than for the other - reddened eyes now piercing her sight..........he doesn't color anymore inside the lines - heartbreaking and so disturbing and sad for a child to behold! Beautifully penned but really sad - best wishes and hugs Vijay. Jennifer. Login to Reply

Pandita Sietesantos Date: 11/29/2018 2:00:00 PM It is so sad when children are torn between two warring parents. At the end of the day, the parents go their way and the children are the ones who are scarred for life! A most heartfelt, touching piece that reflects the hurt and the heartache caused by divorce. As usual, your pen is magical, my friend. Best regards. Pandita Login to Reply

Debjani Mitra Date: 11/13/2018 10:41:00 AM A very realistic theme..the helpless children facing deprivation for no fault of theirs..so touching in the way it's written Login to Reply

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 10/26/2018 1:01:00 PM "He doesn't color anymore inside the lines," this line so poignantly conveys the depth of the pain and sorrow of divorce. Brilliantly written Vijay! : ) Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 10/29/2018 3:10:00 PM Thank you Connie..appreciate your kind remarks.

Maria Williams Date: 10/22/2018 6:41:00 AM Children never give up on their parents reconciling, living in their fantasy that things can always be rectified. Sad to see this happening, but happening none the less. Beautifully and emotionally written Vijay, a fave for me....Maria hugs Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 10/29/2018 3:09:00 PM So true--your comments are spot on..appreciate your visit, Maria.

Arturo Michael Date: 10/20/2018 9:50:00 AM How could that love ever die...in between the lines maybe...but not with an open roof and an endless sky...Nice...All the best Vijay Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 10/29/2018 3:09:00 PM Thank Arturo..appreciate the kind feedback.

Vladislav Raven Date: 10/20/2018 7:28:00 AM Hi Vijay, a strong write on your subject. It is so sad that children must suffer through a divorce. A painful and true poem to read. This happens too often. An excellent poem Vijay. have a wonderful weekend. Your friend always....Mike. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 10/20/2018 8:19:00 AM You are right Mike..children do suffer..they are never prepared for something like this. Appreciate your visit and comments..many many thanks, friend.

Laura Leiser Date: 10/18/2018 7:13:00 AM What a powerful and sad poem, well expressed, Vijay. Such a sad reminder of how divorce so deeply affects our children... Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 10/20/2018 8:18:00 AM So true, Laura. Appreciate your visit and kind words.

Silent One Date: 10/17/2018 3:45:00 PM Very sad what happens in divorce, kids always suffer.. many people will be able to relate to this.. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 10/17/2018 4:19:00 PM You are so right..thank you for your visit and comments Silent One.

Winged Warrior Date: 10/17/2018 10:15:00 AM You paint a sad picture, my friend...I witnessed this personally thru a friend...and his 7 yr son let out a huge silent scream...one of the saddest things ever to see...love & healing...^WW^ Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 10/17/2018 11:05:00 AM Yes--heartbreaking to hear about the experience such as the one you describe. Many thanks for your comments, my friend.

Charlie Smith Date: 10/17/2018 10:06:00 AM A soul wrenching act that plays out too often, so painfully told with such poetic skill my friend, well done... Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 10/17/2018 11:04:00 AM So true my friend..appreciate your visit and comments, Charlie.

Kai Michael Neumann Date: 10/17/2018 5:41:00 AM Very sad and yet real life. Been there. Divorced myself and strangely had wished in my youth that my parents would separate. Only when the situation comes, do we know how difficult life can be. Many kind wishes, Kai Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 10/17/2018 7:15:00 AM Many thanks Kai..appreciate your visit and comments. Thank you as well for sharing your personal experience..kids are devastated as they are so unprepared to face this.

Kai Michael Neumann Date: 10/17/2018 4:11:00 AM Very sad and yet real life. Been there. Divorced myself and strangely had wished in my youth that my parents would separate. Only when the situation comes, do we know how difficult life can be. Many kind wishes, Kai Login to Reply

Janice Canerdy Date: 10/16/2018 7:35:00 PM This is heart-wrenching, Vijay! The significance of the child's not staying within the lines while coloring is especially moving! Janice Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 10/17/2018 7:12:00 AM Yes-your comments are on the mark..many thanks Janice for your visit and feedback.

Warren Doll Date: 10/16/2018 8:39:00 AM So heartbreaking and well written, Vijay.~ Warren Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 10/16/2018 11:46:00 AM Thank you Warren.

Joanna Daniel Date: 10/16/2018 5:40:00 AM This is painful, I always feel for the children caught in a divorce, you have captured the pain very well:) Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 10/16/2018 6:25:00 AM Thank you Jo.

Lawrence Sharp Date: 10/15/2018 2:28:00 PM Very deeply personal and painful. You've conveyed the grief with great care and empathy. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 10/15/2018 2:58:00 PM Many thanks Lawrence..appreciate your visit and comments.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/15/2018 1:07:00 PM - A breakup is not the child's choice and will always affect the children, Vijay - It is heartbreaking how many children who experience this - A great write about this theme - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 10/15/2018 2:58:00 PM Thank you Anne-Lise..appreciate the kind feedback.

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 10/15/2018 12:12:00 PM Its heart wrenching when parents split up . The young ones always seem to be the ones who suffer the most. Well written and heart felt from my end. Thanks for sharing Vijay, you always have a humanistic side to all your poems Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 10/15/2018 2:57:00 PM You captured well the aftermath of divorce on children in your comments..many thanks, Pixie.

Besma Riabi Dziri Date: 10/15/2018 11:43:00 AM There is pain, anger, disappointment and discontent "in the air".. achingly and bitterly touching the very heart of an avid reader who can but identify with the "forlorn" child and understand that some parents fail to assure Harmony within themselves thereby cause harm to their children.. A great work of art that deeply touches human nature.. powerful diction.. a masterful rendition.. a great pleasure to read despite the pain! My deepest regards dear Vijay, stay blessed always. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 10/15/2018 2:55:00 PM Your analysis is on mark, as always. Thank you for your generous remarks, Besma. I appreciate your visit and value your feedback. My deepest regards to you as well, my friend.

Mike Gentile Date: 10/15/2018 11:01:00 AM So Powerful Vijay. I don't think that unless it has been experience, that it can be truly understood. Your words help one gain insight, Well done !! Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 10/15/2018 11:32:00 AM Appreciate the kind words Mike. Many thanks.

M. L. Kiser Date: 10/15/2018 10:55:00 AM Divorce does wreak havoc on some children; not having one parent there a great deal of the time is even traumatic for a child. A powerful poem, Vijay that grips my heart like a vise. Well done. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 10/15/2018 11:27:00 AM You are so right about the pain divorce causes, M.L.K...always happy to read your comments..many thanks for the positive feedback.

Vegter Papyrus Date: 10/15/2018 9:42:00 AM Gripping! Every line is decorated and intense. Powerful piece Vijay! Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 10/15/2018 11:26:00 AM Thank you Vegter--appreciate the kind words.

Paul Callus Date: 10/15/2018 7:04:00 AM Your powerful words pull at our heart strings, Vijay, especially the last stanza. Unfortunately it is the children who usually suffer most. Regards // paul Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 10/15/2018 8:57:00 AM So right you are Paul..about the effects on children. Many thanks for the kind feedback.

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