Chronic Ache in the Soul of a Single Parent
There is a chronic ache in the soul of a single parent. It lingers, feeling endless. This ache feels so difficult, especially when you look at other families. They seem so… whole. They seem so joyful and complete. There is a husband and a wife and children in a stroller. Thinking about your single state, you realize how awkward you feel, how out of place at various functions and gatherings. They are all happily together and you’re miserably alone. Disappointment with the current life circumstances just settles in to stay, or so it feels. How could these layers of disappointment be broken up anyhow?
Comments (9)
Beautiful poem!
A perfect description of what 'newborn' means. Love the image.
This was so beautifully done! Loved your Haiku!!
Awww, this was so wonderful! Loved your Haiku!
Beautiful & captivating. I still remember giving our son his first bath, cuddling, cooing, oo-ing & ah-ing over him.
Very nice and I LOVE that photo!!! 💕
So sweet 🥰
Bravo!!! Love it!!!💕♥️♥️
A beautiful haiku!