I've read, that through each
difficulty in our lives
we should learn a lesson
I'm not sure that I always have
but this
dear family
you have made easy
Your coldness, harsh words and ignorance
enabled me to understand finally
how life really works
and I know
that you do not understand my behavior
How could you having never asked!
So if my actions are misconstrued
(which they often are)
What a wonderful tale to tell
to all that will listen
However, when I get it right
a certain 'hush' falls around each
and every one of us.
I now no longer hear my name!
I know it's not like in the films,
where in the end you'll find out the truth
Life, just isn't like that
That is hard to realise, but I have
I hope to also learn
not to feel anger and frustration
towards you,
accepting that to a point
it's human nature
It is all so much clearer to me now
so I can allow myself a freedom
within me
that I was unable to access before
I have a beautiful space around me
giving me room
to spread my wings further
smile much wider
inhale more deeply
and see a beautiful horizon
I have truly learned
to appreciate those around me
who know who I am
I am trusted,
loved,
accepted,
flaws and all
Thank you for teaching me this
if nothing else
Mar 29, 2015
Mar 29, 2015 at 6:36 AM UTC
I've read, that through each
difficulty in our lives
we should learn a lesson
I'm not sure that I always have
but this
dear family
you have made easy
Your coldness, harsh words and ignorance
enabled me to understand finally
how life really works
and I know
that you do not understand my behavior
How could you having never asked!
So if my actions are misconstrued
(which they often are)
What a wonderful tale to tell
to all that will listen
However, when I get it right
a certain 'hush' falls around each
and every one of us.
I now no longer hear my name!
I know it's not like in the films,
where in the end you'll find out the truth
Life, just isn't like that
That is hard to realise, but I have
I hope to also learn
not to feel anger and frustration
towards you,
accepting that to a point
it's human nature
It is all so much clearer to me now
so I can allow myself a freedom
within me
that I was unable to access before
I have a beautiful space around me
giving me room
to spread my wings further
smile much wider
inhale more deeply
and see a beautiful horizon
I have truly learned
to appreciate those around me
who know who I am
I am trusted,
loved,
accepted,
flaws and all
Thank you for teaching me this
if nothing else
This piece is to clarify my thoughts. I hope it doesn't sound bitter because that's not how I feel. I just have a better understanding of this type of situation that seems to arise a lot in life.
I hope it may help someone else too
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