Stronger Than She Thinks.....

She is a loving mother, 
 her pain is like no other.
Kids taken all at once away.
 A price too steep to have to pay.

Holds her head up high, 
 when all she wants to do is die.
She thinks her pain is masked, 
 but as you see, its no easy task.

She's strong and still fights, 
 even when they say she has no rights.
She dreams of seeing her kids, 
 trying hard to keep the pain hid.

She goes to court and really fights, 
 only to come home alone and cry at night.
Still, she continues this uphill battle.
 Her confidence, they constantly rattle.

Goes to work and tries to smile, 
 as her heart is breaking all the while.
Wish I was a much better sister, 
 who called and let her know I missed her.

I had my own tumultuous issues, 
 it was she who really needed the tissues.
I just had a crappy, low life man.
 By her side her family should stand.

Instead they all give her grief.
 Do they not see her pain will never be brief?
No, they all say they are sorry, but they're full of lies.
 Didn't they know it was her LIFE in demise?

A better sister, I'll try to be.
 Her back she never turned to me.
I hope she knows she's loved and cared for.
 Her smile I'd like to see more.

I know that's no easy task.
 But that I will still ask.
As they push her to the brink,
 She's stronger than she ever thinks.




A combined effort for Kristy.....
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Lucas Avatar
July 30, 2009 at 1:41 PM
Great job! since i have a brother i never treated well when i was growing up i can relate to this....anyways its amazing.....Love Faire
Cockburn Avatar
July 22, 2009 at 2:28 PM
very moving and well written
Fraser Avatar
July 22, 2009 at 12:22 PM
Excellent write Aleera>>James
Johnson Avatar
July 22, 2009 at 9:12 AM
You've written well on a very painful subject. I hope this is not a true situation but a poets inspiration. Thank you for reading my work. Love, Joyce
Scoville Avatar
July 20, 2009 at 10:33 AM
I am squalling again!!! You and Illy are the best sisters and I know that you are there for me just as I know that you know I am here if you need me. I know how strong you two REALLY are and know for some reason I am still here. You know this is a favorite now right?
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July 20, 2009 at 5:35 AM
What troubling times these must be for your sister, Aleera. Your thoughtfulness and compassion will certainly help her through the court battle she must undertake to see her children. I can't imagine how difficult a time this must be for her, but with you by her side, it will be easier. God bless you for being such a great sister! And a great poet! Love, Carolyn
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