Sometimes, the stories we carry from our own childhoods are a tangled mix of light and shadow. When my young kids asked me to share my earliest memories, I found myself walking a delicate line — wanting to protect their innocence while honouring the truth of my past. This poem is a glimpse into thoseContinue reading “Poem: What I Tell My Children”
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Poem About Holding On To Someone After Their Death
My father died suddenly when I was 29 years old; I was 33 years old when I gave birth to my first daughter. I had a close connection with my Dad. I guess after someone dies, you’ll naturally imagine that if they were still here life would be perfect. I’m sure in reality it wouldn’tContinue reading “Poem About Holding On To Someone After Their Death”
Gentle Parent 