He was a desperate man,
a child really,
broken and sad, left to
raise three children when he
could barely take
care of himself
She was a broken child
desperate for a
man to care for her
but always left carrying
the burden of
caring for herself
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interesting interpretation...sounds like it could be the start of an interesting story together...or at least a parallel...oft those bent on caring for others fail to care for themselves....
ReplyDeleteI've seen way too many people in this situation.
DeleteDid these two broken people get together? It sounds that way. My thought: two broken people together do not make a workable whole.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to Poetry Jam. Nice to meet you.
Thanks for the welcome, Mary!
DeleteAnd I agree... putting two broken people together doesn't make a whole!
This is an interesting concept.Do two broken people work out together?Do two well adjusted people work out together?Does one broken person need to be with a well adjusted person. I am sure there are a lot of psychological theories but I don't think anyone really knows the truth of the matter. People have a habit of being unpredictable and individual in spite of governments desperate to make one size fit all.
ReplyDeletePeople are definitely unpredictable. And relationships -- between broken people and those who are less so -- are never guaranteed. Great point.
DeleteOr did they just separate finding togetherness impossible?...i wonder...nice one..
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sumana.
DeleteAn impossible situation indeed. What a sad scene. Thanks for posting this.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Peggy!
DeleteI wonder whether she left him since he could not take care of her and this was what she craved for. It seems they could not build something together.
ReplyDeleteI originally thought it was a father/daughter. Perpetuating the cycle and all that. But could definitely be a couple too. So many ways this situation plays out.
DeleteA loving home and a "normal" family situation is such an impossible place for so many children worldwide. A child who lacks these truly sees a "normal" home as an impossible place... Lovely poem.
ReplyDeleteOooh. I like that turn. "A child who lacks these sees a normal home as an impossible place." So so true.
DeleteTwo broken people attempting to make a go of it - from what I've seen of these situations, there tends to be a lot of collateral damage. Brilliant writing!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Wendy!
DeleteThats almost a true story known to me....
ReplyDeleteMe too ... and so many people I know. :-/
DeleteBroken children raising children they are breaking. A cycle that is not easily broken. But sometimes it is, and someone grows up. I've seen it happen. Thoughtfully written.
ReplyDeleteIt takes a lot of thought and hard work to break the cycle. Definitely true that it can be done though!
DeleteYour poem took me strait away to a song from a movie, the Sound of Music - the line from the song is "...impossible things are happening everyday"
ReplyDeleteMuch love...
How do I not remember that line? I've seen that movie so many times!
Deletei can feel the desire in this and the impact of longing. I love the way it flows.
ReplyDeleteLoved how you played with the words, the situation. Very clever and beautifully penned.:-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sara! I appreciate it!
DeleteAlways interesting to see how other people read things. For me, this was a father/daughter scenario. But obviously could be any two people who's pasts and pains make for an impossible situation.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the thoughts and comments!
So sad and melancholic, I hope they can fill each other's empty and broken places eventually. I know families and couples like these.
ReplyDeleteI first thought it would be about two people who separated. Realized it was father-daughter scenario after reading your comment! Beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteThis is sad because there are families who actually live and feel this way... But in many cases they just do their best, they are unable to find a better way to do it. It's a shame. Delightful write, Kimiko! Thanks for posting this.
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