Hello Stella, it is strange, but when I find out about them all, I really feel connected. It plays o.. read moreHello Stella, it is strange, but when I find out about them all, I really feel connected. It plays on my emotions. They had such terribly hard lives back then. Warfare, loss of children through diseases which have now been eliminated, lack of work, lack of healthcare, lack of housing. We all have our limits and I wonder sometimes how they ever managed, Maybe it was because everyone was in the same boat?
6 Years Ago
well yes until i traced this grandmother of mine i ddin't know her fist child was out of wedlock the.. read morewell yes until i traced this grandmother of mine i ddin't know her fist child was out of wedlock then she married and had several more, then she left him took all the children to live my my grandfather , had six to him of which he did not father one of them but a Spanish lodger did and my grandfather took him on as his own, then grandfather died on the outside toilet laeving her with all these children to bring up and then she died of tb. Dreadful times, but all this it seems was not unusual... they slept with lodgers to get money to feed the existing children
Lovely and rather unique.
Though human beings are thoroughly fallible, they rarely start out to hurt others and disgrace themselves.
An evolved, empathetic and merciful piece of work, Chris.
It is funny how old age teaches us understanding.
"But older me knows too,
we all have our own flaws.
I've been looking at my own
as well as all of yours"
The above lines. All of shall learn. Thank you Christine for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote
Posted 6 Years Ago
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6 Years Ago
I think that with the years come a certain amount of wisdom Coyote. Compassion and understanding hur.. read moreI think that with the years come a certain amount of wisdom Coyote. Compassion and understanding hurts no one. Thank you for reading.
This is a lovely and reaffirming poem, that says no matter what, family is family and that forgiveness brings with it a peace of mind and the acceptance that we are all flawed in some way or another.
Beccy.
Posted 6 Years Ago
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6 Years Ago
Thank you Beccy. How could we possibly we judge them? We have no idea of the hardships they suffered.. read moreThank you Beccy. How could we possibly we judge them? We have no idea of the hardships they suffered.
Very good Christine. I'Ve been thinking more about my forebears as I've got older and I think it does help you to know who you are. Also looking at how your own children relate to you. The famous quote from Burns 'to see ourselves as others see us ' is of course the main stumbling block in any self analysis.
It is a great topic for writing and I enjoyed yours.
Regards.
Alan
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6 Years Ago
Thank you Alan. I find the whole subject of ancestry very interesting. Our forbears led very hard li.. read moreThank you Alan. I find the whole subject of ancestry very interesting. Our forbears led very hard lives, we should never forget that. Things we take for absolute granted would have been luxury beyond compare to them. I expect you are back home from hols? I always appreciate your reviews Alan.
dear Chris... your poem is very real as many have seen through the veil. Many of us have been hurt by this phenomenon. Even wine from delicious grapes needs to be dipped a bit
only with a meal. truly, Pat
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6 Years Ago
Hello Pat, if that has happened to you, that is really sad to hear. And I agree that researching you.. read moreHello Pat, if that has happened to you, that is really sad to hear. And I agree that researching your ancestry can in fact reveal surprises. Thank you so much for reading my poem and your response.
Strange the thing is that a poem can be relatable to so many persons...and the poet stays unknown!
This poem does the same...I've seen many person being puzzled in their life and they totally lose their judging sense in the wave of emotions....
It's really nice of you to share such true parts of life with us!
Hello Stella, it is strange, but when I find out about them all, I really feel connected. It plays o.. read moreHello Stella, it is strange, but when I find out about them all, I really feel connected. It plays on my emotions. They had such terribly hard lives back then. Warfare, loss of children through diseases which have now been eliminated, lack of work, lack of healthcare, lack of housing. We all have our limits and I wonder sometimes how they ever managed, Maybe it was because everyone was in the same boat?
6 Years Ago
well yes until i traced this grandmother of mine i ddin't know her fist child was out of wedlock the.. read morewell yes until i traced this grandmother of mine i ddin't know her fist child was out of wedlock then she married and had several more, then she left him took all the children to live my my grandfather , had six to him of which he did not father one of them but a Spanish lodger did and my grandfather took him on as his own, then grandfather died on the outside toilet laeving her with all these children to bring up and then she died of tb. Dreadful times, but all this it seems was not unusual... they slept with lodgers to get money to feed the existing children
Albert, my paternal grandfather introduced me to Tennyson when I was nine. I have loved poetry ever since but did not attempt writing a single piece until I was 40. It's never too late to try somethin.. more..