Single Parenthood - A Profile Poem by jane solanrobertson

Anger, sadness, tears
Bitter, twisted, fearful
Struggling through the years
Striving to be cheerful.
Melancholic, manic
Though Valium and wine
Help to dull the panic
And smooth the sharp decline.
Learning to be forceful
Since we parted ways
Often though, remorseful,
Remembering better days.
Stretching out the money -
Which bills can I pay?
Better keep the gravy runny
To last another day.
Children screaming, shouting
Above a blaring television
Sometimes ruefully doubting
I made the right decision.
Lonely, aching, yearning
For tender loving care
Missing the stomach - churning
Delights that once were there.
Hoping, searching, waiting
For a new love 's smiling face:
Someone to stop me hating -
Someone to take your place.