Anne and Jack
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Now I too have walked
down roads that led me astray…
and found my way home
down roads that led me astray…
and found my way home
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Our family is our home, in the hearts of those we love, and in the bonds we build. Family is not only blood but is forged through the sharing of lives…I have friends I consider to be family as much as I do my brother and sister...
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I made a shadowbox to celebrate my mother and father, and the hope with which they started out. If mine was not an ideal childhood, I have to believe they did the best they knew how to with what they were given, as I myself have done. I’ve learned that family travels best with a liberal dose of tolerance and forgiveness on board…with lots and lots of love…and a healthy ability to laugh at oneself. I can only hope my children will continue to celebrate the journey we’re taking together….
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I made a shadowbox to celebrate my mother and father, and the hope with which they started out. If mine was not an ideal childhood, I have to believe they did the best they knew how to with what they were given, as I myself have done. I’ve learned that family travels best with a liberal dose of tolerance and forgiveness on board…with lots and lots of love…and a healthy ability to laugh at oneself. I can only hope my children will continue to celebrate the journey we’re taking together….
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I'm linking this post to Poets United Thursday Think Tank prompt. For more poems about family, do click on the link below...
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13 comments:
I think it gets easier to understand our parents and feel compassion for them and their shortcomings as we ourselves get older.
Beautiful, Lynette and the shadowbox is stunning. I love what you wrote.
Both the shadowbox and poem are touching. I was in my thirties before I gave my parents the kindness of forgiving them for my childhood. Have a blessed weekend. ♥O
The shadowbox is lovely, Lynette. And as for your words, I could almost have written them myself, but you've said it far better than I ever could.
-- K
Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel
Love the idea of the shadow box, and yours is beautiful. Beautiful words to go with it. Thank you.
Beautiful words and a terrific shadow box Lynette. Annette x
Great theme...a theme I've lived.
This is so true - the less resentment and unforgiveness, the better the chances of healthy life and relationships. Well said :)
Beautiful poem and the shadow box.
Lynette, this was a beautiful treat. Can't add to it.
Lovely haiku. :-)
Lynette,
A shadow box is such an excellent idea.
Lovely words and tribute to your parents.
Nice to know there is that Belfast touch!
Best wishes, Eileen
inspirational..
have a relaxing weekend with your family.
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