The Whirlwinds of Divorce
Looking into
Deep blue eyes
Now darkened
Injuries
Of divorce
Encompass
Our Children
A whirlwind
Twirls the home
Into a far away place
Our differences
Leave the fruit
Of the marriage
Picking up the pieces
A parent’s passion
Raising children together
Lost forever
In the lust and dust
Of our souls
Bruises
Deeply imbedded
Their innocent souls
Injured,
In this war of lost love
Blistered hearts
Guiltless souls
Our children
Sailing this sea of life
Can the lighthouse be rebuilt?
Tonight, I have been thinking a lot of my two boys. My wife and I recently divorced about three or four months ago. Both our boys are having such a hard time coping.
I think one of the best ways to help our children cope with divorce is to try and stay friends with our spouses. I know this is hard to do, but if we can keep an open form of communication it is best for our children.
Secondly, I think keeping our children in a faith-based environment is another way of helping our children cope with the loss.
Lastly, letting our children know we love them every day is a good way to help our children deal with the heartache of a divorce. Letting our children know that is not their fault, and staying close to our kids in these hard times is a must.
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