Biographical Poetry posted September 22, 2017 Chapters:  ...24 25 -26- 27... 


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A chapter in the book Family Poems and Stories 2010-2017

Thoughts of Gregory

by Mustang Patty

I can't keep the tears from falling,
I can't stop listening for his ringtone,
I can't continue to pray nonstop,
I need to know he's okay.
 
He is my youngest and my baby,
He used to be so sweet,
He always took my side in everything,
He doesn't call, he doesn't text,
Doesn't he know I'm in pain?
 
This parenting tough love is hard,
Lines drawn, vows made,
Still he does what he wants,
Still he doesn't get help,
If left on his own,
Will he die?
 
Then my only question will be WHY?
 
 



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As you can tell from this poem, Gregory is still NOT in treatment. At the advice of my NA support group, I cut off my communications with him until he goes to get help. I do know he's okay. I sent him a birthday text, and he responded with a 'thank you.' I texted him today to let him know I'm pissed, and he responded with an, 'oh, ok. I miss you, too.'

Tough love is the hardest thing I've ever done.
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