General Poetry posted December 15, 2023

Claire Tennant

I have been writing poetry particularly sacred poetry since childhood. I learned a lot from Helen Steiner Rice. My reading of novels cemented my interest in writing. I have only had one publication as a result of a winning entry via Reedsy, about two - more...

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by Claire Tennant

If I were to study our family tree
it would mystify me
a few years back a lawyer's letter
told me life would be better
an unknown relative overseas
sent two siblings on their knees
but alas though good, it was unfair
neither becomes a millionaire

Family is often misunderstood
loving hearts sometimes brood
words can get in the way
misinterpreted day by day
whatever role we are to take
with small steps we a family make
though the relationships may test
being part of a family means you're blest

I dearly loved my Mum and Dad
now they are gone I get sad
my step-children are all I need
to comfort tease and succeed
like their dad they are tall
which does not please me at all
I feel a bit like the family elf
well, try climbing to the top shelf!

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Family writing prompt entry

Writing Prompt
Write a poem on the topic of family.

Family: A family is a group of two or more persons related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together; all such related persons are considered as members of one family. Google:23 Oct 2023

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