In my House

I was sitting in the back yard of my old house watching my daughters play.... brought back a lot of memories and feelings of how life was before my divorce. I sat there and cried as I typed this poem

In this house are many memories
Good and bad but they are mine
Memories of love, family and pain
Memories of a once gratifying time

Home is where the heart is

I guess my heart is still here
Even though I don't call it home
My kids and my heart rest here

You could say I'm missing out
On a life that once made me proud
Tears fall from my depressed eyes
My world covered by a dark cloud

Someday I will find that happiness
That once filled my heart with delight
I cry as I watch my daughter's play
And realize the happiness in my sight

 

Author's Note

Let me know your thoughts

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Sometime we must the happiness in each new day.
"Someday I will find that happiness
That once filled my heart with delight
I cry as I watch my daughter's play
And realize the happiness in my sight"
The above lines are true for me. Grandchildren playing give me hope and make me smile. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry Aaron.
Coyote

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you John... I remember writing this one so clearly. It was a rough day and my children brought the joy back to my life... really opened my eyes to where my heart is and what is most important :) Thanks buddy appreciate the review

[Coyote Poetry]

My pleasure and you are welcome.

[Isabella Disney]

This is very special.
It takes alot of ones self to look at whats in your life and appreciate the good thats going on, especially when the good is always there! Its so important to re-value and reiterate how meaningful what we already have is.
Thanks for such an encouraging Poem!

[Willard Wells]

Rough times, but all the pain and past grief is gone in an instant when you are with your Daughter's.

[AaronFreitas]

Yes it does Willard :) Appreciate your review

[Breana Seabrooks]

Beautiful. I love what you've done here.

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you very much Breana... it was one of those emotional days where I just broke out the phone and wrote :)

[Tania]

Beautiful .. I enjoyed reading this ..

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you very much Tania :)

[Irenic]

a very nice and tear rending poem.

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you irenic :) I appreciate you digging this one up I almost forgot about it :)

[JayceeC]

Aaron, the fact that you realize how precious that time really is with your daughters will lead you toward happiness. We have to grieve for what was to be able to put it fully behind us. You are still in that spiralling cycle of grief. That is okay my friend. One day you will open your eyes and it will all look different--new somehow, and you'll be ready. I've always thought that all the heartache and heartbreak is God preparing us for his right one, and along the way he gives us little blessings like your daughters. I keep you in my thoughts and prayers, Aaron.
Jan

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you very much Jan... yes indeed I spiral in and out and one day I am hoping it's all behind me. It feels close... I am just ready for it :)

[JayceeC]

Then it will happen soon. Maybe the your right person is not quite ready yet. Be patient. God does not make mistakes. ((HUGS)) ~Jan

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you Jan :)

[SammMG]

We all find happiness when we least expect it. Just hang in there and embrace the joy that comes your way now. Thoughtful, impacting, and very touching. A very good job.

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you Samm... appreciate your comments buddy :)

[Bear]

Balanced on the blade of ages, contemplating where ones life has gone and how it should go on. Philosophically moving and frighting because it is so relate able, Standing Ovation! It was a pleasure to read.

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you very much Bear. I appreciate your review and your kind words my friend :)

[Perkele.7885]

This is good insight Dad. It's a good feeling for you! Keeps you close to where you need to be as their Dad. Stay close as long as you can! It's important for them and for you!

[AaronFreitas]

Yeah... my girls are number 1 priority in life. It's funny how things change in life, priorities change and the love in your hear changes. Thanks for the review my friend.

[Perkele.7885]

my pleasure!