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I actually wrote this poem a long time ago. I can’t remember if I posted it before but I really feel like posting it now because in my mind the best thing right now is to share it so I can get some feedback. I wrote it when I was in one of my super dark time so it basically explains my pain, and I’m hesitant to submit it for a magazine for some extra money. It’s my favorite poem I’ve written in a while but is it too personal and dark for a magazine?

A mother and a father,

They don’t know their daughter.

A father and a mother,

Seem to only love each other.

Left to deal alone,

The teenager quietly groans.

She want her parents to understand,

Why she almost can’t use her hand.

She tries and tries,

But her hope always dies.

Her mother doesn’t know

Why her daughter doesn’t show.

Her father doesn’t get it,

Why she can no longer flourish.

While she tries to have them see,

That she’s not the person she used to be.

She lives in silence and pain,

She feels she won’t ever have anything to gain.

A mother and a father,

And a very hurt daughter.

Whose almost giving up,

Now she hopes she’ll one day have some luck.

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Mullinax18666

That was sad but very good. I was moved by your outreach I hope you break down the walls surrounding your family'.

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Ccrowlu in reply toMullinax18666

Thank you. ❤️❤️

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Mullinax18666 in reply toCcrowlu

I hope you have made some progress please keep me posted I was moved by your story !!

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sylvi

WOW that is brilliant and that could also apply to us as adults with RA and its friends.xxxxx

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Fruitandnutcase in reply tosylvi

That’s just what I was thinking Sylvi. Ccrowlu’s poem says it all. People just don’t get a lot of things - not just RA. It could apply to a lot of situations.

It reminds me a lot of when I was growing up and was sure I must have been adopted (I wasn’t as it turned out) I was so different to my family and felt misunderstood and unloved.

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sylvi in reply toFruitandnutcase

Now i know that was soo wrong,but from your perspective it wasn't.xxx

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Ccrowlu in reply tosylvi

It’s really refreshing to see people who actually relate to something I wrote. Thank you all for your input 😁❤️😍

Well blow me down with a bloody feather!!

That's good Ccrowlu, having read & joined in with your previous posts, your poem definitely comes to life.

It felt like I was sitting there with you & feeling unable to help you.

I'm glad things are changing for you, & may that always be the case.

Ruth x

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Ccrowlu in reply to

Thank you Ruth! ❤️❤️❤️

Wow! Beautiful and sad! 😢 Hugs & Xxxx

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Ccrowlu in reply to

Hugs right back. Sorry I made you sad 😔

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Don’t be sorry! It was a beautiful poem everyone can relate to! Be happy my friend xx

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Ccrowlu in reply to

😁😁❤️❤️

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Ruth12345

Your amazing . X

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