A simple tale of drifting apart- who do you blame?

A simple tale of drifting apart- who do you blame?

A Poem by Dr Sharmila Parajuli
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Story of you and your sibling who had a very close relationship in childhood but drifted apart as time passed

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The old home roof used to shelter more than dozens of people every single day
Don't know what took the only siblings to walk separate way

Their parents thought, except for death, no power could ever break them
But today, even the news of the death of one could not make the over overwhelm

Each one goes searching for pleasure in their own busy way
But still, wins of everything in life could give nothing but bitterness and empty joy

The parents choose or were forced to choose one of them not just as part of the game
And, the other decided to move out of the field and vision with heart-wrenching pain

One set of grandchildren find that living with the constantly nagging grandparents is nothing but a complete burden and messing
The other set keep questioning god why they were devoid of their love and blessing

Their "the-stick-together family" used to be an example of pride and motivation around the neighborhood
Lately, some laughed, some joked and others made fun of the family ties and unhealthy brotherhood

They both thought that each of them is right from his perception
And, their egos didn't let them sit together, talk-it-out and clear the misconception

While the majorities blamed the spouses as a reason of them drifting apart
The extended families were pretty sure that the unfair parenting habits was the main reason for the clash and why one of them had to depart

It is natural to have your own personal likes and dislikes in life
Vision, mission and goals are totally different for everyone and this should not be a reason of the rife

All I can say is that vibes really do speak louder than words
And, parents should not think of one as a golden child and one a scapegoat as both need to be equally heard

© 2023 Dr Sharmila Parajuli


Author's Note

Dr Sharmila Parajuli
When most people enter adulthood, other aspects of life take preferences, such as career and families. Sometimes, the siblings disagree because of unfair parenting habits too. Off course, most parents don't even realize that they treat their children and grandchildren differently.
Sometimes, they may not do it on purpose; but it still causes problems between family members

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Added on October 26, 2023
Last Updated on October 26, 2023
Tags: #individualjourney, #lifelessions, #siblings

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Dr Sharmila Parajuli
Dr Sharmila Parajuli

Kathmandu, Hindu, Nepal



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I am a full-time Pathologist with experience of over 15 years in reporting histopathology with emphasis on gynae-pathology. Part-time writer who loves to write on issues that need to be talked about .. more..

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