Stop

You can’t want it
More than they do

Stop meddling
You’re not helping

When they clearly
Don’t want your help

I understand
It’s inconceivable
That they refuse
To be as happy as you

It’s one of life’s mysteries
How some would rather
Wallow in their misery

Stop meddling

You can’t want it
More than they do



AP: Honorable Mention 2020

angstcaregivingconflictmoving onfree verse

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M. L. Kiser

February 23, 2019 at 9:54 AM

I used to know a 99 year old lady who spent the last 40 years of her life, referring to her apartment as a "prison" because she never left it. She'd lost a daughter and just couldn't get over it; so her answer to the problem was to imprison herself at home and mourn the loss the rest of her days. She died at age 100; still mourning. I don't understand it at all; how could she not try to move on? Your poem reminded me of her.

Line Gauthier

February 23, 2019 at 10:37 AM

Wow. We keep hoping something will click and kickstart their love for life but unfortunately sometimes it never happens. Sad.

Caren Krutsinger

February 23, 2019 at 5:29 AM

The most difficult time "rescuers" have is the time they know they must "let go, let God," but when it comes, it is usually a relief.

Line Gauthier

February 23, 2019 at 6:43 AM

It is always difficult seeing someone not being as happy as we think they should be.

Timothy Mcguire

February 22, 2019 at 10:25 PM

Strangely enough this poem reminds me of my mother. She was from Kentucky and she had a saying for nosey people. For example, I would say, "what is that mom?" and she would always say, "Its a binder to catch nosey meddlers" Don't ask me what binder means it came out from the heart of Appalachia . Thanks for the memory.

Line Gauthier

February 23, 2019 at 6:44 AM

LOL Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Timothy.