Long Poems About Family
#family
Long poems about family. 300 words or more, most recently published poems first.
There’s power in the f**k off
not just the casual f-grenade
but the atomic fuck-all-the-way-off
until you reach the furthest point,
dream the impossible dream
and fuck off a bit further
like when my Mother called tonight
as she reeled off a bonfire of anxiety
about my Aunt and all her endless shit,
how they’re staying with her this weekend
and I wonder if all the victims
of Jeffrey Dahmer
would happily sit down
with the frantically chipped china...
but the atomic fuck-all-the-way-off
until you reach the furthest point,
dream the impossible dream
and fuck off a bit further
like when my Mother called tonight
as she reeled off a bonfire of anxiety
about my Aunt and all her endless shit,
how they’re staying with her this weekend
and I wonder if all the victims
of Jeffrey Dahmer
would happily sit down
with the frantically chipped china...
#conflict
#family
#frustration
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The Promise
You always hide your scars
You feel ugly inside
Within the smile on your lips
There's a sadness that's belied
What's beneath the surface
You keep hidden away
Always wearing a mask
As you go throughout your day
The person that others know
It isn't you at all
Nothing but a big display
When in truth you feel small
The more people around you
The more alone you feel
They can't understand
That this you isn't real
Inside of your silence
Is where you find peace...
You feel ugly inside
Within the smile on your lips
There's a sadness that's belied
What's beneath the surface
You keep hidden away
Always wearing a mask
As you go throughout your day
The person that others know
It isn't you at all
Nothing but a big display
When in truth you feel small
The more people around you
The more alone you feel
They can't understand
That this you isn't real
Inside of your silence
Is where you find peace...
#family
#hope
#love #support
#love #support
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The Realist Idealist
Keeping people at a distance is just what I do
I've been pushing people away cuz they're just not you
Telling everyone I'm ok but its just not true
Can't change my outlook when I got just one view
The constant ache inside of me has broken my will
No matter how much I try to come to terms it hurts me still
Like cutting my heart open and watching all of the blood spill
Sick of people telling me that I just need to chill
I had everything I ever wanted and I tossed it away
Acting like they meant nothing made...
I've been pushing people away cuz they're just not you
Telling everyone I'm ok but its just not true
Can't change my outlook when I got just one view
The constant ache inside of me has broken my will
No matter how much I try to come to terms it hurts me still
Like cutting my heart open and watching all of the blood spill
Sick of people telling me that I just need to chill
I had everything I ever wanted and I tossed it away
Acting like they meant nothing made...
#family
#fear
#grief
#heartbroken
#regret
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Talking To The Moon
You're scared of people getting close
Its hard to give your trust
You've had that trust betrayed
You had no choice but to adjust
Your feelings overwhelm you
You want to let them go
The more you crave the quiet
The louder that things grow
You feel unworthy, you don't deserve
The people that love and care
It's hard to accept good things
When you were raised within despair
You have trouble with speaking the words
That get caught somewhere in your mind
You have so much going on at once
They're...
Its hard to give your trust
You've had that trust betrayed
You had no choice but to adjust
Your feelings overwhelm you
You want to let them go
The more you crave the quiet
The louder that things grow
You feel unworthy, you don't deserve
The people that love and care
It's hard to accept good things
When you were raised within despair
You have trouble with speaking the words
That get caught somewhere in your mind
You have so much going on at once
They're...
#acceptance
#family
#love #support
#love #support
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Like To Say
I’ve seen you now a many a time.
Sitting on the park bench.
With scarf wrapped tight around you.
Just trying to feed the birds.
You come here often with a dime.
To pay for seed by cent.
And that’s just where I found you.
Just a laying in the dirt.
I tried to call a help for you.
You cried me not to go.
For you had a story to tell.
So somebody would know.
When lass you stepped up to the line.
And donned a uniform.
You marched against the greatest crime.
Long before I was born.
At first I...
Sitting on the park bench.
With scarf wrapped tight around you.
Just trying to feed the birds.
You come here often with a dime.
To pay for seed by cent.
And that’s just where I found you.
Just a laying in the dirt.
I tried to call a help for you.
You cried me not to go.
For you had a story to tell.
So somebody would know.
When lass you stepped up to the line.
And donned a uniform.
You marched against the greatest crime.
Long before I was born.
At first I...
#family
#FirstLove
#love
#lyrics
#memories
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No Understanding
When my sister’s man hit her I had to come beat him down
But my sister must have loved the hits, because her stupid ass stayed around,
“Hopefully she will wise up and get some common sense in her head
And the final lesson is not ending up dead,
“Then fuck all of the talking-I’m coming to get ya’
Smile motherfucka, because homicide will be taking your picture,
“Clear your throat pastor the time is coming for you to preach that sermon
Because hell is where that motherfucka will be burning,
“Slow singing and flower...
But my sister must have loved the hits, because her stupid ass stayed around,
“Hopefully she will wise up and get some common sense in her head
And the final lesson is not ending up dead,
“Then fuck all of the talking-I’m coming to get ya’
Smile motherfucka, because homicide will be taking your picture,
“Clear your throat pastor the time is coming for you to preach that sermon
Because hell is where that motherfucka will be burning,
“Slow singing and flower...
#family
#revenge
#sister
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Animal I Become
Was listening to Animal I Have Become by Three Days Grace. Hence the title of this post. My hands are shaking, the rage is so intense in my body. Instead of “Animal I Have Become,” I’m using the present tense.
I have so much rage that I feel fuzzy minded. Everything around me is spinning, and I’m on the verge of screaming at anything going wrong. I have a fucking headache. I should probably shower soon and cleanse all this horrible energy off me.
I don’t want to go downstairs and deal with the one person who’s been a source of so much pain- my mother. It can be such a...
I have so much rage that I feel fuzzy minded. Everything around me is spinning, and I’m on the verge of screaming at anything going wrong. I have a fucking headache. I should probably shower soon and cleanse all this horrible energy off me.
I don’t want to go downstairs and deal with the one person who’s been a source of so much pain- my mother. It can be such a...
#abuse
#anger
#family #hate
#family #hate
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My Favorite Nephews
My nephews came over for a July 4th BBQ
I forgot to child proof my basement
Down here is where I keep all of my tools, gadgets and accessories
Not tools like a hammer or pliers
Tools that I use when I write
Pencils, erasers, highlighters, scrap paper & an assortment of books and references
I encourage the kids to go downstairs because after an hour or so outside, they want to come in
I don't want them touching or going into my living room or dining room
I thought they would sit on the couch and watch tv or utilize their i-pads
I told my brother...
I forgot to child proof my basement
Down here is where I keep all of my tools, gadgets and accessories
Not tools like a hammer or pliers
Tools that I use when I write
Pencils, erasers, highlighters, scrap paper & an assortment of books and references
I encourage the kids to go downstairs because after an hour or so outside, they want to come in
I don't want them touching or going into my living room or dining room
I thought they would sit on the couch and watch tv or utilize their i-pads
I told my brother...
#children
#family
#fiction
#nonfiction
#satirical
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Margarita's First Date
When William stopped at Margarita’s apartment, he paused for a moment and thought of his late wife, Lena. His mind was a peace with the feeling that she would approve of his spending time with Margarita.
Margarita’s oldest child, Isabella, greeted William at the door.
“Hello, I’m Isabella. Come in,” she said with an air of comfort in her voice that startled William.
He smiled and said, “Thank you, Isabella. That’s a beautiful name.”
Isabella returned his smile and yelled to her sister, “Go tell Mother that William is here.” Then, turning back to...
Margarita’s oldest child, Isabella, greeted William at the door.
“Hello, I’m Isabella. Come in,” she said with an air of comfort in her voice that startled William.
He smiled and said, “Thank you, Isabella. That’s a beautiful name.”
Isabella returned his smile and yelled to her sister, “Go tell Mother that William is here.” Then, turning back to...
#FallingInLove
#family
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Grow Up
Don’t look at me like that
Don’t use that tone either
Get that chip off your shoulder
Sit up straight
And elbows OFF the table.
Brussell sprouts, don’t get up until you eat every bite
Don’t you know people are starving in Africa?
And don’t forget dish duty, it’s your turn
And don’t let the water run into the floor like last time
And by the way,
the floor,
you need to sweep it again.
THIS is a tire tool, it loosens the wheel
THIS is potting soil, it feeds the flower
THIS is a lawn mower, it cuts the flower...
Don’t use that tone either
Get that chip off your shoulder
Sit up straight
And elbows OFF the table.
Brussell sprouts, don’t get up until you eat every bite
Don’t you know people are starving in Africa?
And don’t forget dish duty, it’s your turn
And don’t let the water run into the floor like last time
And by the way,
the floor,
you need to sweep it again.
THIS is a tire tool, it loosens the wheel
THIS is potting soil, it feeds the flower
THIS is a lawn mower, it cuts the flower...
#children
#family
#father
#memories
#mother
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Resistance
I’ve always had a rebellious streak. There have been times in my life when she was dampened, almost snuffed out, but thankfully, she’s persevered, like me. People have tried to tame her, I’ve tried to hide her, ignore her, at times I’ve been ashamed of her, and afraid of her. Stubborn thing that she is, there have been times when she liked to take control, and thank the universe for that. I’m quite sure she’s what helped saved my life. Many times. Now I embrace her, use her to my advantage. I’m learning when it’s appropriate to wield her power and when to give her a rest. And for those who...
#anger
#childhood
#family
#forgiveness
#prose
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On His Anniversary
Every time my wife enters the pool, she can't keep her head above the water
It would look as though she was drowning
I would jump in and save her from the deep end
I'd say, stay in the shallow section, over here
She wouldn't say much and just shake her head
Luckily, I have a lock on the gate, which surrounds the entire in ground pool
I'm the only one that knows the code
I don't allow her near the pool, unless I'm nearby
I needed to install this a few years back, since a tragedy occurred
Our son, who was 4 years old went by the edge of the pool and...
It would look as though she was drowning
I would jump in and save her from the deep end
I'd say, stay in the shallow section, over here
She wouldn't say much and just shake her head
Luckily, I have a lock on the gate, which surrounds the entire in ground pool
I'm the only one that knows the code
I don't allow her near the pool, unless I'm nearby
I needed to install this a few years back, since a tragedy occurred
Our son, who was 4 years old went by the edge of the pool and...
#death
#family
#son
#suicide
#tragedy
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