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.

[W R Stowe]

Title should be "In my House" Because as you said home is where your heart is and your heart of hearts is still there I really like your couplets but don't cry because your heart is always going to be together nice poem

Bill

[AaronFreitas]

I like that title.... Thank you Bill for the review :)

[W R Stowe]

your quite welcome l feel honored l could help

Bill

[Leena Madhuri]

thats nice dear! thanks for your poems... they are really heart touching :)

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you Leena :) I appreciate your comments my friend

[modtoddinc]

I feel the melancholy. Bittersweet comes to mind as your words flow from pain to pleasure. Very nice poem, thanks for sharing.

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you very much I appreciate your kind words :)

[Lubna]

Very beautiful poem Aaron. Everyone who read it felt your pain and so did I. Sooner or later God gives us what we deserve and definitely you deserve happiness and will get it.

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you very much Lubna :) I have gotten good responses to this piece and I really appreciate it... makes me feel good about this write :)

[Jamestown]

This is true raw emotion, and yes my friend you will definitely find that
happiness again, we must stay focused on what is wonderful even in
the tough times and your kids are just that, fabulous
piece of work, thanks for sharing and b-blessed!

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you very much my friend! Always good to see your comments on my work... I admit it wasn't complete til you commented :) Thank you brother!

[Jamestown]

Little busy lately, do know you are always on my mind and prayers:)
Great write:)

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you my friend :)

[Lizardo]

You touch my heart Aaron.... You will find happiness my friend! Dream of it! I know that someday you will, but those are one of the things of life... you never know whats going to happen next... For now, I want you to persue happiness, maybe its hidding just around the corner :)
A poem full of emotions, I like poems like this. great work on this one

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you very much Lizardo! I am pretty sure happiness is just around the corner... I am patiently waiting :)

[Madhu]

Aaron, the description itself shook me! Life has got both dark and bright sides which is also a part of your poem and has been beautifully written. I feel devoid of words and I find myself in a complex state to write a review. But setting that aside, I must say your poem reached my heart! :)

[AaronFreitas]

Awww thank you very much Madhu! I appreciate your comments my friend :)

[KelWriter]

So you have someone who is searching for happiness but then realizes there is happiness in front of her too. It's really thought provoking

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you very much... it had to do with me being at my old house I had with my family before my divorce. Just so many memories there and it was kind of sad. But I will forever have my daughters :)

[nazia]

This one is picture perfect Aaron. you watching your daughters play remember all the bitter sweet times spent in the old house. Nostalgic, full of so many emotions.
You might move far away but the house you spent your childhood in will always be the most comfortable one no matter how it is....

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you Nazia! Yeah life works in mysterious ways sometimes... I was really sad, down and out when writing this. By the time I finished I saw my girls and it just brightened my world!

[nazia]

You never know when life gives you a moment to cherish. It was one of them :)

[~]

A whirlwind of memories unleashed. Once again you've shared your vulnerable soul and told it as it is. May peace reign in your heart my friend. Yes, find happiness in things you have first!

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you very much skittles :) I will find happiness.... it comes and goes