They never held you close
They never made you feel safe
From those demons of war
When you left
the place of your birth
to save your life
how could you know
where later trails of destruction
would lead us all
father
my heart weeps for you
to survive so much
only to die
so alone
so tragically
how can my heart expand
wide enough to contain all of this suffering
tell me now it is behind us
that is has faded away
but in the clear light of day
are we actually feeling it all through
or throwing the truth away
when we deny or bury
silent tears
I will not fear this pain any more
Yes it is both
mine and yours
no it is not denial or self pity
but it truly is
courage
facing this painful truth
grieving deeply
a buried
emotional reality
Emerging From The Dark Night 
I’ve been traveling through emotional reality all weekend Deb, .. but overall I coped ok …
LikeLiked by 1 person
I meant to check in with you Ivor but I had a crippling day yesterday.. are you out and about today or at home. I just had therapy on the phone and the gardener come.. lots of love I am thinking of you thanks so much for the song dear dear friend. ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m home 🏡 today .. it hasn’t stopped raining all day 🤗🌏
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh are you okay with the rain Ivor sometimes it makes it harder. I ll send you a message on Facebook … hugs
LikeLiked by 1 person
hugs Deb! How are you now? Do you feel better for having written this, you are brave and so courageous. Xx
LikeLiked by 1 person
I really do Gosh Carol Anne I was crying SO HARD writing this poem for my entire family even the world right now. Its so healing to express it all and have it do well received. Bless you darling.
LikeLike