A little truth
hard to pick a specific folly
from a life so long and twisted
what seemed like an ordinary road
a straight shot from birth to death
met hostile forces early and often
learned to jump, turn, retreat,
as we all do, why do parents pretend
it’s easy, hovering over the young
building a false sense of promise,
you can do anything you dream of
when perhaps a little more character
building would serve them better
a little honesty, here’s how to recover
when it all goes wrong, and it will
4 days ago
OK, a bit depressing, but the honesty is important. I think it is up to the parent - and I'm glad my parents were straight-shooters - to tell you that life isn't fair and it would be messy and learn how to deal with the disappointment. I really liked this.
ReplyDeletePhew, you're not wrong, things really do go wrong, sometimes!
ReplyDeleteExactly said. If anything can go wrong, it will. Yes, indeed. Exactly said.
ReplyDeleteThose things that go wrong usually teach us the most.
ReplyDeleteNowadays we molly coddle kids too much. It doesn't prepare the young to face life head-on!
ReplyDeleteLiked this a lot..
mirror cracked from side to side
honesty goes a long way, particularly when it is not expected.
ReplyDeletevery well-said! i had a pretty sheltered childhood but also great role models in my parents. when my 9-year marriage shattered and left me with 2 toddlers to raise by myself i was able to draw on my mom's example of "never crying over spilled milk" allowing me to pick up the pieces and move on. i find these financial times while in my fifties much more challenging!
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