My mum has been going through some heartbreak lately and this inspired my sister to write this poem
I know you feel alone when the one you thought loved you walked away
Without an acknowledgement or so much as a simple "i'm sorry" to say
But i can promise you that even though he is gone, you'll pull through
Because you're a strong woman thanks to all he's done to you
He's hurt you, he's lied and done nothing but continuously put you down
He's meant to be the reason you laugh and smile not cry and frown
But for the last few years things have all started to go wrong
And even though you may not know, you are smart and you are strong
I know you feel lonely without his arms wrapped around you at night
But why should you put up with his abuse because he always picks a fight?
You feel like you should try to hold everything together after all the years
But should it always be at the expense of your heart and your tears?
You think maybe if he got help that he could somehow be a better man?
I'm sorry mum but he's always gonna reach out in the form of a bottle or can
You've seen his good side at times but the alcoholic, abusive side shows more
Is he even gonna change? I'm sorry to say he's not and of that i'm sure
You've loved the man for nearly 12 years but look at all he's done
Abused and kicked your daughter's out and nearly killed your son
So after all is said and done, it'll hurt now he's gone but it's the right move
If he truly loved you... well thats one thing he really never did prove
It's gonna take some time to laugh and to learn to smile again
And i know you find it hard without anyone to call a close friend
But you have got all of your kids and we'll always stick by you
No matter how hard it gets or no matter what you're going through
We have ears to listen, arms to hug and we have a shoulder to lend
And sometimes even a sweet, cheesy or a funny message to send
Because we wanna see you smile even though it seems inpossible now
I'd give you all the stars in the sky to make you smile but i don't know how
Will i fly in a rocket ship and go fishing for them like i would a fish in the sea?
I'd do anything i could to see you smile no matter how hard it may be
So for now i'll settle on telling you i love you from the bottom of my heart
And nothing that ever happens could ever tear our relationship apart
