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The Phantom Zone
What is real and what is not,
And does it even matter?
I think it does...I think it does,
When we remember love
Is all too much unspoken of.
Now, I will speak of it every day
And search for it in every book
And in any other blameless way
Not too disposed to gobbledygook.
Oh...we will know it by its mirth
And by the laughter and the smiles
That prove to us how much you're worth
Through all the ubiquity of trials
So troublesome to the human race.
But persevere and you will see
Humanity as a Christmas tree
Trapped on a planet stuck in space,
And we the priceless decorations there
As cherished as we are distinct and rare!
And does it even matter?
I think it does...I think it does,
When we remember love
Is all too much unspoken of.
Now, I will speak of it every day
And search for it in every book
And in any other blameless way
Not too disposed to gobbledygook.
Oh...we will know it by its mirth
And by the laughter and the smiles
That prove to us how much you're worth
Through all the ubiquity of trials
So troublesome to the human race.
But persevere and you will see
Humanity as a Christmas tree
Trapped on a planet stuck in space,
And we the priceless decorations there
As cherished as we are distinct and rare!
Published 13th Feb 2023
Author's Note
A letter to my schizophrenic son.
All writing remains the property of the author. Don't use it for any purpose without their permission.
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13th Feb 2023 8:49am
Dear MS,
I enjoyed this write, the gentle rhyming, the sweet subject and then got to your authors note and realized it as a beautiful tribute by way of a love letter. Touching write. H🌷
I enjoyed this write, the gentle rhyming, the sweet subject and then got to your authors note and realized it as a beautiful tribute by way of a love letter. Touching write. H🌷
13th Feb 2023 3:49pm
He has struggled with it since the 9th grade and now he is in jail because of it.
We got him a lawyer, but he is on his own since he is 26. All we can do is be as supportive as possible.
We got him a lawyer, but he is on his own since he is 26. All we can do is be as supportive as possible.
Your poem is a beautiful love letter and loving poetic ode. Your comments are so heart wrenching dear, MS. I'm sorry for this turn of events and send out all my ardent hope for the best outcome possible as well as some witchy juju for the realization of help and care vs simple incarceration, for everyone involved.
It's extremely meaningful that you brave sharing with us.
I hear you.
Much love and appreciation,
🌹 💙 💙
It's extremely meaningful that you brave sharing with us.
I hear you.
Much love and appreciation,
🌹 💙 💙
13th Feb 2023 3:47pm
Thanks Blue.
These last few months have been heart wrenching for sure, and I feel now more than ever for anybody who has had to deal with this sort of issue in any way.
The concern in your comment, and Honoria's, go a long way toward proving the validity of the sentiment expressed in the closing couplet of my poem.
You folks are wonderful!
These last few months have been heart wrenching for sure, and I feel now more than ever for anybody who has had to deal with this sort of issue in any way.
The concern in your comment, and Honoria's, go a long way toward proving the validity of the sentiment expressed in the closing couplet of my poem.
You folks are wonderful!
Anonymous
15th Feb 2023 3:23am
As a boy Mom this is beautiful.
As a boy Mom whose boys had a shit dad this is pure greatness!!!!
❤
As a boy Mom whose boys had a shit dad this is pure greatness!!!!
❤
15th Feb 2023 4:42am
As a boy dad and former boy, I will be the first to admit that without regularly listening to someone with a solid maternal instinct we boys will make nothing but a string of terrible mistakes, and that's assuming we can tell the difference between what is real and what isn't.
I was lucky, being born in the Chinese year of the rabbit, and having five sisters for consistent moral course correction. (it's why I have earlobes).
But more importantly, I wound up marrying someone who turned out to be my moral compass. How many boys can say that they have that going for them?
I don't think it's hyperbole to say that ladies do more than hold up half the sky. I think the human race is doomed without their guidance.
A poem is one thing, but right now I wish I knew what I might have done differently to head this off.
I sure am grateful for your comment though, and wish nothing but the best for you and your boy. (boys)?
I was lucky, being born in the Chinese year of the rabbit, and having five sisters for consistent moral course correction. (it's why I have earlobes).
But more importantly, I wound up marrying someone who turned out to be my moral compass. How many boys can say that they have that going for them?
I don't think it's hyperbole to say that ladies do more than hold up half the sky. I think the human race is doomed without their guidance.
A poem is one thing, but right now I wish I knew what I might have done differently to head this off.
I sure am grateful for your comment though, and wish nothing but the best for you and your boy. (boys)?
Anonymous
15th Feb 2023 10:34am
Just the fact that you wrote this shows your love and that you are still holding up a piece of his sky praying he is safe
You are correct though a boy turning to a man and finding that moral compass can shift it all. You are blessed. I am watching my oldest boy still decide if she is his moral compass or if she really is going to devour him whole
Life Love Parenting. It's all so messy but so beautiful
You are correct though a boy turning to a man and finding that moral compass can shift it all. You are blessed. I am watching my oldest boy still decide if she is his moral compass or if she really is going to devour him whole
Life Love Parenting. It's all so messy but so beautiful
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