Barbara Barry-Nishanian Poet Rhyme

Time To Discard Baggage

TIME TO DISCARD BAGGAGE

WOW! she took a shellacking
from the words that grown girl spoke
after clearing up the air
loving relationship hope.

Didn’t like all the things she heard 
tho had right to speak her mind
pray after the dust settles
old baggage she’ll leave behind.

All families have their issues
God knows they’ve had theirs too
old baggage that she’s carried
from here to Kalamazoo.

Time has come to discard
things apologies don’t cover
time to mend hurts between
a grown girl and her mother.

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
May 29, 2018 Copyright

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M. L. Kiser October 5, 2018 at 3:42 AM It's very hard to do, discarding that baggage but, not impossible. Well penned. Barbara Barry-Nishanian October 6, 2018 at 8:32 PM You stay up late I see.. thanks for visiting. Baggage still around, still hope possible discard.

Eve Roper July 19, 2018 at 10:03 AM I have enjoyed reading, Barbara. Apologizing sometimes doesn't work, but we go on. Have a blessed day. Hugs Eve Barbara Barry-Nishanian July 19, 2018 at 3:42 PM Well Eve..when first we don't succeed, try and try again. That's how I have a blessed day, doing what my God requires. So nice hearing from you.

Richard Lamoureux July 16, 2018 at 5:12 PM I wrote my book DUMMY, Hurtful and Healing Words. It deals with my journey from an abusive home and how I was healed through my relationship with my Heavenly Father. Yes my baggage is much lighter now that it is placed at the foot of the cross. Barbara Barry-Nishanian July 16, 2018 at 5:55 PM I am so glad to hear that you have Faith and have accepted Christ. I accept him as my Lord and Savior, but as you read in Juneteenth, my God, and Heavenly father is the one Jesus worshiped, Jehovah. Glad I met you! Take care.

Susan Gentry July 15, 2018 at 11:31 PM "Time has come to discard things apologies don't cover..." Such a good line. I had to be taught how to let go of my baggage, didn't know how, and it had been with me all my life. They do get very heavy. Was well worth it. :) A great poem, well written. Barbara Barry-Nishanian July 16, 2018 at 3:53 PM Susan, thank you for pointing out the line you liked. I wrote this because I don't know anyone who hasn't carried baggage. I agree it's hard to let go and everybody needs help. Hope you have joy in your heart now. Thanks for your kind words.

Robert Lindley July 13, 2018 at 5:59 AM I once many decades ago truly loved and lived with a beautiful and kind lady that carried such heavy baggage about her relationship with her father. It eventually destroyed our relationship as it was that terrible and damaging to her soul. Adding this fine poem to my fav list as it highlights how some parents scar and damage their innocent children beyond relief. Barbara Barry-Nishanian July 13, 2018 at 10:19 AM Robert sorry victim of her baggage. I am victim of this baggage also. We love each other, I had to be the parent, and not the friend when it came to rules, discipline etc. We clash, we accept our life styles differ, due to religious differences I am proud of child ,successful, responsible, honest, trustworthy V.P..WE are oil and water, that's o.k.

Joseph P. DiMino June 20, 2018 at 11:12 PM "Time has come to discard things apologies don’t cover"--Love it! Great poem! Barbara Barry-Nishanian June 23, 2018 at 8:12 PM Amen! You said what I meant, only clearer. Thank you so much.

Richard Lamoureux June 16, 2018 at 8:19 AM Well said, I wrote a piece called “Between the Words of My Father” which I think you would relate to. Many people are carrying heavy bags. Barbara Barry-Nishanian July 16, 2018 at 4:06 PM Richard, how cruel he seemed. Beautiful poem, but so sad, I too felt the tears and emotions other shared with you. After reading poem and comments...Believe me our baggage is very, very, very light. Congrats. you survived!

Silent One May 30, 2018 at 8:53 AM I agree... Before it gets too heavy..

Arturo Michael May 30, 2018 at 8:40 AM Words of wisdom throughout your poem... Well done...All the best Barbara