A Rock And A Hard Place

dreamscape does not gift,

depicting mother standing frail

on the edge of the world

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blue planet lit bright with night

sparklers, spinning in a black sky, 

eternity beckons in background

a footstep behind, my daughter

caught in a trance of her own sad

making, balances precariously

on one red stiletto far too high

height is far from what she needs

as earth starts to rotate faster

what to do when stretches with

all of my might, fingertips fighting

to reach fall short

caught in a dilemma of lost elastic

my mind muddled plastic, every 

fibre forced but neither look back

a lack of will on their part, i ask

who is going to let go first and curse

i am not a maker of miracles

Reviews

[Sami Khalil]

It is indeed so hard to be in that place, to feel the need to help but can't for many reasons, to witness the harsh outcomes wrought by their actions. You have done your part. It is up to them to heed and listen. Life is hard. Must take hard choices sometimes. I would say love conquers all at the end. I felt this poem. The great agony. You write with impact.

[Chris Shaw]

Your thoughts and understanding Sami are appreciated. Have a good weekend.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

You too. Thank you kindly...

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The eternal mother daughter emotional confrontation... When a mother is forced to realize that how frail she is when the matter is the pain and suffering of her daughter.... Her heart goes to her but she can do very little... Your words are very sad....

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Sima for leaving such a lovely review. Very much appreciated my young friend.

Chris

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My love and prayers are with you...

[Chris Shaw]

You are most kind :)

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

A mother's heart is so troubled always for her children. She worries for them rain or shine and would fight anything for them. Even her dreams are touched by her woes. Written beautifully, dear Chris!

[Chris Shaw]

Another lovely review from you dear fav Kat. I thank you. Yes this mother worries for her sick daughter and also for her own frail mother. Not a good time at the moment. Have a few more treats to keep you going........


Chris

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

Thanks my awesome friend.

[barleygirl]

I'm not clear on the point of your message, but I get the idea that a mom & daughter are growing up & finding themselves in different worlds, reaching to stay connected, but also realizing that there will be so much of a daughter's life that a mother will not get to be part of anymore. I can only imagine how hard it must be when one's child moves in different circles more & more. Also, hard to watch them make their own mistakes & not try to push one's own lessons upon them! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Chris Shaw]

This poem Margie is not about ordinary relationships. It is a dream where are two on the edge of life and the third trying to deal with the prospects of losing them both together. Many thank yous.Have a good weekend. :)

Chtis

[barleygirl]

Thanks for explaining. Happy Halloween!

[Corset]

The beauty of this poem is inspiring, how eloquently it depicts a mother's heartache, the visuals are breath taking, my favorite of yours.

[Corset]

(so far) :D

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Corset, I appreciate your thoughts and your visit.

Chris

[AJNJ]

One feels so helpless sometimes. Especially, as we watch our loved ones suffer. The elastic stretched to its limit, the letting go bound to be painful. We wish we could do something, anything, as we watch their pain. We'd gladly take their place and suffer for them but we have no miracles. Life waits for no one. Your words are very compelling, very sad.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear AJ your words sum up perfectly this hopeless and sometimes exhausting situation. Thank you for your understanding.

Chris

[AJNJ]

You're welcome Ms. Chris. I know its hard but I hope things get better with time. Prayers help too. Sending positive vibes your way....

[Chris Shaw]

That is so kind of you and very much appreciated :)

[AJNJ]

You are always welcome :)

[Wórdsmíth]

love is like a rock and life can be a hard place to live along.. so it's always interesting to see how one manages both & how life manages the acceptable of love.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Wordsmith. I appreciate your visit. Have a good weekend.

Chris

[Wórdsmíth]

sure... wish u the same.

[iliOZ]

i am a father standing frail, so i know the weight of your words.
i sound wise, yet i could beat myself up for the rest of my life with "how come i failed, i am the most perfect human being?" kind of questions.
but then i realize i had my home schooling, more then forty hours at the wheel with either my mom or my dad telling me what and when to do, yet in the meantime they seemed to follow some unspoken rules...
Chris! take five...you did great in the first half!

[Chris Shaw]

You always feel you could and should do better. Thank you my friend for your review. Have a good weekend.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

you cannot make miracles...their fate is their fate.
It is sad when we see demise in the ones we love and just are helpless to help them.
We can only be there with as much support as possible.
very moving all the way through.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Jacob. You are of course right, but how I wish.... I appreciate your thoughts here.

Chris

[Fay Slimm]

A haunt of a read Chris.......... the title says it all as the added words take me back to days when similar feelings of helplessness were the same for me too - yet time passes and we start to forget - - a moving read my friend.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Fay for your understanding. Sadly a situation which isn't likely to resolve itself soon. I appreciate your visit.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

"what to do when stretches with
all of my might, fingertips fighting
to reach fall far too short"

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Sami.