vector collection of abstract people
Today’s prompt: Who /what has been by you “through thick and thin”?
I see the six of you line up
It’s going to be a meeting like no other
I announce my plan
My marriage of twenty-three years is to end
I want them to be the first to know.
About time says one
Its ok dad we know you have to do this
Where will you go?
Are you ok?
Tears flow but I know many
Are tears of relief.
Some fifteen years later all six line up again
Its Christmas and we are together
Through all these years
Through the thick and thin
We have stayed loyal to each other
Supporting each other
Encouraging when one seemed lost
Knowing we are but a phone call away.
In times of great distress I called on you
You never denied me, never stepped back
You have each stood beside me
In moments where I wasn’t sure
If I was doing good or not.
But I knew you were behind me
Urging me on, valuing all I did,
And I have hung in there with you
Picking up pieces from time to time
Holding you as you cried
Trying to understanding the impossible
But never deserted you, never said no.
Well a few maybes but never rejection.
My children are amazing people
Each is an outstanding person.
How proud I am of them
For despite their dysfunctional upbringing
Somewhere along the line
I did right by them.
Yes through thick and thin
We are standing tall.
Written for: https://aprompteachday.wordpress.com/2015/06/02/prompt-2-through-thick-and-thin/
Morpethroad 
We should all be so lucky, Michael. Good for ya!
Thank you Jackie I have been blessed.
“My children are amazing people.” I’d say you did right by them, Michael. Lovely image: “We are standing tall.”
Thank you Mandy and we are, some of them taller than me.
Getting ready to cry my eyes out. Everybody longs for, needs this–and not many have it. I call it my “hungry heart” syndrome…
Thank you Dell, sorry if it brings tears but I hope they can be tears of hope…..
I’m afraid it’s way too late now.
Nothing’s ever too late Dell. Just takes a little longer to get there. Take care…
Thank you for your thoughts–I’m fine.
Good to hear. Take care.
Thank you, Michael–doing my best.
What else a proud father needs…!!! Lovely poem.. I liked it a lot..
RS:)
Thank you so much….I am blessed….
I’m glad you have been blessed. Being blessed is also your support system whether it’s a friend or family member.
I only have acquaintances in the state I live, for now. Out of my four best friends back home, since I was a kid, I have one that I seem to be on the same wave length with. The others are busy, but we still talk. The one though calls me a couple times a week and we talk till the phone goes dead, like last night. Acquaintances are not the same as a life long friend. (support system.)
You are so fortunate.
Thank you so much….I know I am fortunate…..it wasn’t always easy……my children have become my support system….
I hope you’ve share this with your children – there won’t be a dry eye in the house!
Thank you Birdie…..that’s a lovely thought.
This is a blessing and a great accomplishment.
Hello Kim, thanks for that lovely comment and yes I am very blessed.
You reap what you sow, Michael, and you and your children are fortunate having each other. Through tough times, our children learn resilience and for whatever weaknesses were in their past they can turn into strengths. Bless you for being you, Michael. I have no doubt you have given much to your students as well.
Thanks Oliana, we are fortunate to still like each other after all this time……..they have become great strengths to me….
You are a blessed man in many ways – as are your children. The relationship is one of mutual exchanges – on equal, respectful ground – and that is indeed – precious beyond any value or worth 😀
A lovely poem and tribute to them – and it speaks volumes about you – since you chose them as your subjects Michael 😀
Thanks MJ, I know I am blessed, my children and I love and respect each other….
and that is the “only” basis for an honest and loving relationship 🙂