i catch a glimpse of you
peeking out now and then
just when you are sober
before you’re off again.
my little girl peeks out from
the battered woman’s eyes
i brush your hair
off your pretty face
we hug and hug
and tell each other lies.
the only words that are true
among the words we say
i love you mom
i love you jodie lynne
thus we survive
despite the odds
to fight another day,
again.
Women Who Think Too Much by Jeanne Marie 
A very poignant, and somewhat heart-rending poem, but with just enough hope to bring some relief back at the end. Thank-you for sharing.
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Thank you for reading and for the feedback, Jeanne Marie
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Nice piece of work, Jeanne. Really gives one pause, just as you intended, I suppose.
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Thank you. I really never know the effect my words will have, so I am very happy to get feedback, Jeanne Marie
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A moving piece, Jeanne, that immediately made me think of my own daughter. I really need to spend more time here.
Bianca.
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Thank you, Bianca. She gives me plenty of inspiration.
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Reblogged this on Women Who Think Too Much by Jeanne Marie and commented:
and again…you are off and running
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Very lovely words, Jeanne Marie.
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Thank you…
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So sad but so true. This effects generations. But above all, we can survive, and thrive. Blessings…
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Yes, sad but true. Thank you…
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tell each other lies… so sad yet sometimes…
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Lies like, I’ll be okay, I’m fine…so much a part of relationships.
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Oh I know! And he will change and this time he means it and Next time I’ll leave…
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yup
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I hope all is well, Jeanne……very sad words
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Yes, much of my stuff is sad, but I am fine. Thank you for asking.
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JeanneMarie, this gave me chills. I brush your hair out of your eyes. Ah. This is precious every word of it. You are amazing! I love it when you spill!
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I love it when you love it that I spill! My daughter said I could use her pic, so I just changed the pic.
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I love spilling! It’s actually very healing! I love the pic as well! Very nice artwork. 😀
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It’s a program, Pencil Sketch.
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