Times are changing and so are we
but mindsets are the same
We listen
But we don't understand
We talk
But we don't discuss
We're left with closed minds and empty hearts
Words that could have saved a life
Are left in the breeze
Never to be heard
Never to be understood
I thought, just for a second
That you would hear me
That you
My counterpart
Would hear my cries
And understand that I was hurt
You left me
In fire
Burning and blazing at the mention of your words
You saw my pain
And you mocked it
Just because it was different from yours
Just because you didn't understand
But you chose not to
You chose to stay with a closed mind
And empty heart
That could have so easily been filled
With love and understanding
Yes, times are changing and so am I
Yet you choose to stay the same
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Author:
Ariana Briggs (Pseudonym) (
Offline) - Published: August 3rd, 2017 01:16
- Comment from author about the poem: This poem is about my mother, and how she never felt that she was in fault for anything. I have come to realize that I can't help her, but still I write poems to describe my emotions.
- Category: Sad
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Comments4
Your poem strikes a chord, Ariana. Mine was self-centered as well, deficient in empathy as you describe. Thank you for this very well written poem as your introduction to MPS!
I'm glad that you understand my poem. I appreciate the comments and I can't wait to read your poems!
It's easy to say, though it can become personal to some folk: 'There's no getting through to some people - or sometimes not'. Sadly this can include family. A fine write.
It becomes hard when the person you want the most in your life isn't there, but you learn to live which makes you a stronger person. Thank you for your comment...I appreciate it so much!
WELCOME ARIANA ~ Thanks for your first POEM ~ which will strike a chord with many ~ because as we develop and grow up (I'm 33 and live in my own Flat but still see both my parents) we are the NEXT GENERATION and this can distance us from our Parents. I am sad that the gulf between you and your Mum is so large ! Poetry is cathartic and it does help to share. MPS is a very empathetic site. Thinking of you ~ Yours BRIAN (UK) Love ALABAMA ~ Nice State to be in ~ very Friendly People in MOBILE !
Thank you for such kind words, and I was glad that I found this website to be able to share my emotions with others. Things happen and the sad part is you have to learn to move on. And it's nice of you to comment in, hope to keep in touch
Yours truly,
Ariana
I have been so lucky - I had a wonderful mother who I miss so much and super wife who has been a wonderful mother to out three children so I find it so hard how a mother can be anything other than loving. I therefor find this poem so sad and puzzling and I feel for you. This is such a great mature accomplished write about what must be a difficult subject for you. I look forward to seeing more of your work - keep writing Ariana.
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