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
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