Being the only child of parents who were only children, life gets a bit difficult at times. Now, my only daughter hasn’t taken my call in two months. This little piece comes from the pain of a lonely life.
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raggedy me
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I am a rag doll
With a button eye that cannot see
I am so broken
From love bursting at my seams
See my stitches
They form a sad smile eternally
My unwanted heart
Keeps loving inside of raggedy me
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My happiNess can be found in one letter of the alphabet.
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So sorry to hear about your daughter not speaking to you. Hang in there, my friend 😊
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Thank you for your kind words. We appreciate it
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It’s just heartbreaking when children misunderstand that the issues between their parents are not theirs and should not have any impact on their relationships with their parents on an individual basis. I hope your daughter eventually realizes how much she’s missing and finally returns a phone call from her dad who loves her very much. My heart goes out to you, Andrew.
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Hi Sharon, thank you for your loving message. We appreciate it very much.
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This is breaking my heart! Hope everything will be fine soon.
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Yes, thank you so much. We are grateful for the read and your very kind message
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Beautiful words that cut to the heart. Life can be a bitch at times. I’ve had my share. I wish you reconcilleation and a lifelong beautiful relationship with your daughter. I know how it can be, please believe me. Here’s wishing you all the best this life has to offer. 🙂
–Michael
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Thank you Michael. Your message is beautiful as it is emphathetic. Please know we appreciate it very much
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👏🏻👏🏻 Nice imagery, and relatable.
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Sorry you can relate to this. Sending you best wishes.
And thank you for the read and your kind comment
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So sorry for the tale; so happy about the poem.
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The time to start worrying is when they do get it touch.
Otherwise they are too busy enjoying life to take the time to think of you. xxx
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Another touching poem Andrew, you’re a good person, perhaps the raggedy doll with the one eye is only seeing half the story. Maybe your daughter does want to talk to you but influences are probably preventing such case. Things like that can be hard indeed but the love you feel I’m sure resides in her also and one day the broken gap of communication will cease. Kind souls can not go unanswered my friend. A brilliant outpouring of your feelings.
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Hi Roy, this is a sensitive topic for my Andrew.. but we both thank you for your very heartfelt comment. Much appreciated. You are a wonderful friend. Thank you
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I’m sure it is and he is a strong individual for posting his heart out there, he is a wonderful guy. And you two are wonderful friends🌹.
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This is sad. Hope you will be greeted with smiles and happiness soon Andrew!
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Thank you Radhika. We appreciate your kind words.
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I”m sorry reaching out isn’t working Andrew. Just be sure she knows you’ll love her whatever she decides
Hugs
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One can only hope for the best. Thank you David for your consistent read and this kind comment. We really appreciate it
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Heartbreaking but beautiful words.
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HappiNess waits quietly knowing Love is just a heArtbeat away.
I lOVE you in all your forms. ❤️❤️❤️
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❤ ❤ ❤
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‘This too shall pass’, Drew! Best wishes!
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So it will.
Thank you Isha from both of us.
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I hope you and Catherine have a chance to work things out. Speaking as a daddy’s girl, I know it can be hard not to be the center of your parent’s world. Thinking of you, my dear friend.
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Catherine is always treated as the center of my world. The problem is I spoke about my concerns over a new circle of friends and drug use. She doesn’t like it when I scold her. On other occasions she has stopped talking to me for several months. Once lasting almost a year and a half. I am afraid this will be another ling one. Thanks for your words and support.
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I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to imply you don’t care about your daughter, I know how much you do. Hopefully all will work in the end…
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I didn’t take it that way Diane. I’m just frustrated.
If I speak up I lose her and if I don’t I watch her throw away her life. So, I spoke up. Hopefully, she makes the right choices, even if it means she is not with me. Thank you always for your concern.
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It’s so hard being a parent sometimes, isn’t it?
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Yeah, they don’t come with instructions.
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💕
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Thanks Ismail. Mucho appreciated.
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Sorry to hear that A,but also glad that you have N, coz one person is all we need to make the life worth living again🤗🤗🤗
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Love you for this comment, Y! 🌺❤️
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🤗🤗🤗
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Having N. in my life is what keeps me smiling, writing, and happy. She does make life worth living. Thank you for your great words and observation. They are appreciated.
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😊
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Writers have inbuilt patience in them… I am sure your wait will turn into happiness… This time will also pass by… All the best…
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Thank you for the words of encouragement. Appreciate your support.
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beautiful and very touching!
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Thank you G. Appreciate it.
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This is very touching and beautiful.
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Happy that you think so. Thank you.
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You are welcome.
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I have felt each line of the poem. Its painful to be lonely and have no one to care. Wish you happiness 🙂
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Thank you for your concern. You see it’s not as bad as you seem to have gathered. He has me.
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Thank you so much
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Oh my. I am sure things will clear out soon.🌸
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I Really appreciate that MVS. Thank you so much. Fortunately for me I will always have my precious Nandita to help me in good times and bad. Thanks.
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Keep trying (I’m sure you will) and she will come around. I pray that she answers soon. 🙏
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I will. Thank you for the kind words of support.
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Big hugs 🤗
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Oh how sad. I can just see that raggedy doll. Feel a bit like one myself. Very poignant poem
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Thank you for your kind words Lorraine. The feeling of being tossed aside or not mattering does not feel good. Sorry a person as sweet as you could ever feel like a raggedy doll. Hugs.
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Hope your daughter reaches out to you soon. Stay strong and have a great weekend.
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Appreciate your kind words and wishes. Thank you.
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BIG BEAR HUG! 🙂
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Thank you so much. Appreciate it.
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The pain can be felt with every word. Beautiful
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Thank you for reading and for your words.
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Such a sad piece. May your daughter return in time
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Thank you Derrick. Appreciate it.
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That feeling of a raggedy doll is very relatable. I hope the relationship with your daughter finds what it needs to be repaired.
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I love the image of the stitched mouth in the shot you chose for this post. So often love means keeping silent. Something I’m not all that good at, but I’m learning. Praying for you and your daughter, and most of all for happy endings!
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Thank you so much for reading and for your words. Sorry, I just fished this out of my Spam. Have a wonderful evening.
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It’s very sad when children misunderstood something. Good luck to you that your daughter eventually realizes the love of her dad.👍👍🤗
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Thank you so much. I had to deliver a message she didn’t want to hear, but it was for her own good. And as I was typing this reply to you she just called me. Of course she needed something, but she called. Thank you for your lovely words of support. You brought me luck. Thanks.
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It’s always my pleasure🙂👍 magic happens where logic ends… May God bless her 🤗🙏
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Somewhat. She called because she needed help
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That would break my heart (I have an only child as well). I’m happy she finally called you.
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Yeah, it is not easy. Thank you for your kind words of support.
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Oh poor dad always look after his child .may be he has become young man/young girl.your kathrine is your only one daugher so she has her own attitude.she can not be wrong.always cares for her perents.you are a good person-your all qualities are presented in her personality.she will do with caring of you.she is nice baby.bless you n her.your poem about her is beautiful as a careful dad.i like one dad’s feeling about of his daughter.you are so much lovely dad to her.
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Yes, I had to give her advice and she didn’t like it. So she stopped talking to me. Thank you for your kind words.
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When child grows with time to time then he/she thinks about d less control over him/her with modern time.
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True
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😊
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In your poem-last line is amazing.plz say to N dt she should care your baby n give nice consolation to your disturbed heart.bless you both.
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Thank you for your sweet wishes Aruna
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My wishes are for you n N forever. Most welcome, dear dew.
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Thank you Aruna.
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Most welcome, dew.
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Im so sorry to hear this. You have written a lot about how much you love her. Sending good thoughts that the two of you will come together and talk soon.
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She finally gave me a one minute call on Father’s Day. Thank you for your words of support.
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Oh my friend. Im glad she called, but Im sure that was so hard. She’ll come around. 💐
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I hope so. Thank you.
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Pet the chimp for me,Andrew
Have a great weekend
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wonderfully poignant!
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Thank you Malcolm. I appreciate your words.
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Glad to see above that she called, even if it was because she needed something. A wonderfully written sad poem. (((HUGS)))
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Thank you so much. Appreciate your words. At least her brief call broke the ice. Thank you very much.
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You’re most welcome.
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Hang in there, dear Andrew. 🤗
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Thank you so much. She finally called me.
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You’re welcome and I am very happy to hear this. 🙂
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This is really interesting! So sad and raw but wonderful at the same time. Happy to hear that she called 🙂
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Thank you so much. It was a relief for me.
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My pleasure! Glad you got this relief.
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Omg Andrew.. I’m so sorry
This one hurts.. i wish & hope things change and get better for you two..
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She called me the same afternoon it posted. So I guess it won’t be one of those not hearing from her for a year. Thank you for your words and concern.
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Small gifts of hope in our lives 😀
That’s awesome ♥️
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Yes. Thank you so much.
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Always 😊
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I’m glad she called, I saw it in the other comments. Your writing is lovely 🙂
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Thank you. It was a relief she finally called. Thanks.
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This is really sad to hear… 😞
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It was a bad day. Everything has been great since then. Thank you for reading.
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
FAMILY—CAN BE VERY CRUEL!
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They sure can John. Thank you for sharing this post. Have a great evening.
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Like my own family–my only brother–his wife and their kids–basically ignore us–have for years. My wife keeps wanting me to make an effort…why bother?
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I know. After a while, it makes person gives up. How long is one person going to bend over backwards. Thanks for sharing your thoughts John.
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AYE-YUP. 🙂
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Amazingly written 💓
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Thank you. Appreciate it.
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Sometimes, in the haste to live and drink in life, adult children forget that parents need to get more than a ‘hi there” or a request in emergencies. I’m glad you did hear from her.
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Thank you for this message
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You are welcome. 🙂
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