Holidays are here
looking for an escape
anxiety is high
relationships to reshape
Taking a walk
along memory lane
looking for an alibi
to hide from the pain
Frost at the table
silence the order of the day
moving toward separation
love has gone away
So many old arguments
between family old and new
walls have been built up
understanding out of view
One last attempt at reconciliation
asking everyone to forgive
remember we are family
with a long time to live
Icy eyes
along with hardened hearts
things have gone to far
family wants to depart
Death comes into life
as each member leaves
sadness in my spirit
as the loss is grieved
Perhaps the time will come
when we can live in peace
love will return
and all anger will be released
copyright 2022 Debbie Pierce
Piper's Adventures 
Oh, wow… These are the darkest of days.
Seriously, your narrative was so spot-on, as though you witnessed in real time.
Yes, these are the darkest of days for a good many people. I did witness this a few days ago and it was sad. Fortunately for me I was an observer and not a participant. I pray for peace, comfort, and healing for all families that this exists. Hope that you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Thanks for reading.
Good as always Debbie. I like your use of slant rhymes…..
to = too ?
“things have gone to far”
I feel things have gone too far in the wrong direction in America for reprieve. Sadly.
Thank you. I agree. I like the way that you use too. Have a wonderful day!
I need to slant more….thanks
Will have best day I can. Still down with mild Covid…..😪
Prayers for healing and comfort. Please take care.
Thankyou Debbie. Still positive but mild symptoms. I quite like this solitude. Maid drops food off at door. How nice…….
Solitude can be a wonderful thing. Great time to reflect and sometimes new stories come out of it. Thanks for sharing the clock. That is so fun. Prayers that you will be completely healed soon.
Thanks Debbie. I’ll survive cough cough….