Father
A poem about the man who keeps showing up in my life, without warning, and full of expectations, having never earned a place in my life
Hope
Guilt
Confusion
Self Hatred
Hatred
Negotiation
Realisation
Stubbornness
Regret
Hope
It never ends
Father
SnapHappy
sounds like the ball is in your court nonetheless and somehow I think you’re smart enough to know how to play it : )
Kitsmumma
I can relate to this jo…......... maybe we need to ‘forgive’.
Michael Lane
Sounds tough. I’m really sorry to hear that Jo.
Suni Pruett
I relate to this for my daughters…. and that makes me sad. As does this. Nice job conveying such a powerful message in the simplest way.
Tom Broderick IPA
very well put. Tom
Suzanne German
This is a powerful piece Jo….I can imagine the space it’s coming from..and you, clearly, are feeling it! Honest, clear and well written.
jumpy
Jo this one’s for YOU
Lisa Jewell
Jo Jo, your pain is evident…..I hope it does end…..
XOXOXO
pryere
That rings a few bells, you can choose your friends etc. Is there a family anywhere that dosn’t have a member that isn’t a pain or a problem?
nsoup
I can relate to this Jo, it’s sad and hard. Can i suggest absence makes the heart grow fonder and sometimes less is more when it comes to contact time…
shaytay
My biological father was MIA for 18 years and suddenly decide to call…..he knew I had children and that I had a daughter die and he never called then….....he will NEVER have the pleasure of being a part of my life again!:(
Melinda Kerr
Hmm well written O’Brien.
MissKristy
Ouch…yup, the pain is tangible…I hope the cycle breaks.
anthonytsteel
I am sure you are strong enough to deal with it Jo…...... Have a Lovely Christmas and New Year !
Paul Vanzella
I love your writing so much Jo….
jemimalovesbigted
sounds very, very familiar. good luck with working through it. i still haven’t.
Michael Lane
I’m really impressed with how open and honest you are in your writing. It seems to be a great outlet for you.
Suzanne German
interesting how many different takes different people will have on this….see for me…what Jo is writing is not about her…..it’s about the man called father…there you go – we each see things from different perspectives…and then change our minds too!
love it Jo…sg
Mark Jamieson
I have exactly the same situation in my life. Blood means nothing without relationship.
Jessica Ridgeway
i know how you feel people say you have to forgive but i dont see that why forgive when they will just do it again