Thank You

A thank you

To sit alone after day when family have fled,
I mull around the misty thoughts in my head.
My metal struts coldly resting against the wall,
This scaffolding of security to prevent my fall.
To feel insecure in one’s self after life’s trials 
Avoiding the glances and sympathetic smiles. 
A thought glimmers, once a man, twice a child.
But my ills are benign my symptoms mild.
A short lived pain within the scheme of things,
Recovery time enhanced by what physio brings.
How dare I paddle in melancholy or worse try,
While others suffer, but for the grace of God go I.
Forgotten for awhile by many is my lingering vice,
A passing mention or comment would be nice.
But strangers are strange and family are blood,
They are the ones that make you feel as you should.
When recovered and working, back in normal life.
It was my family that helped me, a daughter a wife.


27/04/16
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Chansarkar Avatar
June 8, 2016 at 2:45 PM
Family runs deep,no doubt!Beautiful poem!
De Burca Avatar
June 8, 2016 at 5:02 PM
Thank you for taking the time to read my poem and leave a positive comment.
Koomoa  Avatar
June 7, 2016 at 11:11 AM
Nicely written! I could feel it. I like the line " How dare I paddle in melancholy or worse try" A great line. Very impressive writing. I look forward to more:)
De Burca Avatar
June 7, 2016 at 3:10 PM
Thank you for your support again reading and posting a very generous comment.
Tate Avatar
June 6, 2016 at 5:05 PM
The family always like to be thanked' You did.
De Burca Avatar
June 7, 2016 at 3:11 PM
True and deservedly so. Thank you for reading and commenting on my poem.
Godwin Avatar
June 5, 2016 at 5:04 PM
Where are the people? I hope your 1st place win brings attention to your writing abilities. I relate to the essence of thought in this poem and thought you did a fine job with the emotions expressed. Your creativity is deep and a blessing to any who read your poems. I will read more and TRY to memorize your name, Seosamh. So nice to meet you ... CayCay
De Burca Avatar
June 5, 2016 at 9:36 PM
Thank you again for visiting and your kind words on my poems. I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment.
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