0179 My Parents Poem by Michael Shepherd

I'm stirred by this, it opens up a whole, sunny vista.

Although I love EM...he is wrong about the latter part of his claim. One cannot have forgiveness without understanding. Education has provided me with that understanding...and I have forgiven my parents early in my life. This is a lovely, positive poem, as Max has said. Thanks for your perpetual optimism here, Michael.

wow, this short one stabs you right in the heart. the power of this piece is startling. just fantastic. Jake

Mom once told me 'children step on your toes when they are young and on your heart when they are old.' Comes a time when the child needs to quit stepping and start hugging. Nice read Michael Rusty

I agree with Max. This stirs me up. Maybe, just as children expect (and have a right to) unconditional love from their parents, the children, once grown, should provide unconditional forgiveness to their parents.

Sherrie's right.. this poem is a tribute to EMF because the first time I read that, as a teenager, it shocked me into realising that my understanding was partial and subjective, and there was further to go, an unfinished autobiography that needed constant rewrites...

This is wonderful Michael. I have forgiven my parents......which has been difficult. It's hard to love what you don't know though. This is how it should be.....very nice. Sincerely, Mary