Empty Nest Blues
Vacancies felt in the heart.17 total reviews
Comment from Jodi Ann Anderson
I love this and can totally relate! I have a 25 year old, and she is married. Our sine is 23 and still lives with us. I will be sad when he leaves. Great idea for a poem!
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2024
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I love this and can totally relate! I have a 25 year old, and she is married. Our sine is 23 and still lives with us. I will be sad when he leaves. Great idea for a poem!
Comment Written 14-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2024
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Oh, thank you so much. Appreciate it.
Comment from Begin Again
The entire time we are raising our children, our mind imagines all the great things they will accomplish when they reach adult life. Then they do and we are fiercely proud, but the sounds of laughter inside your walls, has left and a gaping hole is in its place. It's okay to feel blue and miss them. We just can't let it consume us.
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2024
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The entire time we are raising our children, our mind imagines all the great things they will accomplish when they reach adult life. Then they do and we are fiercely proud, but the sounds of laughter inside your walls, has left and a gaping hole is in its place. It's okay to feel blue and miss them. We just can't let it consume us.
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 14-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2024
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Yes, you have expressed my sentiments exactly. Thank you so much for the review
Comment from Ginda Simpson
Great poem. All of us will face our empty nests and wonder where did the time go? Will they be alright without us? And Yes, they will. After the blues, comes the best part - more time to pursue what you love and have put aside while raising your children. Don't be blue for too long.
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2024
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Great poem. All of us will face our empty nests and wonder where did the time go? Will they be alright without us? And Yes, they will. After the blues, comes the best part - more time to pursue what you love and have put aside while raising your children. Don't be blue for too long.
Comment Written 14-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2024
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Awe, perfect advice. Thank you for such a a lovely review.
Blessings,
Glenda
Comment from E. Powers
I have a six year old and already wonder, what will I do with myself when she's older so this struck a nerve for me. It's really poignant! I love the lines about silence because right now I can't imagine silence in this house. I also love the positive note about learning to try new things.
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2024
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I have a six year old and already wonder, what will I do with myself when she's older so this struck a nerve for me. It's really poignant! I love the lines about silence because right now I can't imagine silence in this house. I also love the positive note about learning to try new things.
Comment Written 13-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2024
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Oh, thank you so much. Time certainly flies and I seems like yesterday that mine were in grade school. Nothing prepares you for this time of life. I will say I did my best to prepare them to be strong, independent, women of faith (3 girls), and that helps me tremendously. There are days though when I wish I had one more day with them when they were youngsters. Enjoy your baby. Thank you for your review and best wishes.
Comment from Joanne Gill-Maddick
This is a beautifully written poem.great photo to compliment your poem. Empty nest I can relate I was proud my children were doing well and had their own lives but missed them terribly when they first left home. Well done.
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2024
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This is a beautifully written poem.great photo to compliment your poem. Empty nest I can relate I was proud my children were doing well and had their own lives but missed them terribly when they first left home. Well done.
Comment Written 13-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2024
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Thank you so much.
Comment from Brenda Strauser
I enjoyed reading your poem. I like that you used the empty nest in the picture to illustrate how you feel. Your Feelings speak well in your words. I went through when my children left. It is a hard time. Very goov job
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2024
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I enjoyed reading your poem. I like that you used the empty nest in the picture to illustrate how you feel. Your Feelings speak well in your words. I went through when my children left. It is a hard time. Very goov job
Comment Written 12-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2024
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Thank you so much Brenda. I appreciate your kind review.
Comment from zanya
Simply a superb poem expressing sentiments that we as parents experience as our offspring grow and develop and move away- sadness at their departure, acknowledgement that we are happy for them and a realisation that we are happy for them and must now find a new path for ourselves. Thanks for the candor and honesty.
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2024
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Simply a superb poem expressing sentiments that we as parents experience as our offspring grow and develop and move away- sadness at their departure, acknowledgement that we are happy for them and a realisation that we are happy for them and must now find a new path for ourselves. Thanks for the candor and honesty.
Comment Written 12-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2024
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Oh, thank you so much. I don't think I realized when I shared this how many others would relate on such a personal level. I often express myself very simply and fear they are too simple for other readers. Thank you for viewing my simplicity in expression as candor and honesty, as that is intended. Writing helps me examine my feelings in an honest and healthy way. Your words are very encouraging to me. I appreciate the six stars and your shared sentiments.
Blessings-
Glenda
Comment from Ric Myworld
A lover of prose, I seldom to almost never give up one of our precious few sixes on poetry. But you've touched a special spot of understanding, all my children having grown up, moved on and away, the grandchildren out of sight, but never out of mind. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2024
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A lover of prose, I seldom to almost never give up one of our precious few sixes on poetry. But you've touched a special spot of understanding, all my children having grown up, moved on and away, the grandchildren out of sight, but never out of mind. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 12-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2024
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Thanks again Ric. I am honored by your review.
Glenda :-)
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Glenda, I'm so sorry. I know how you feel. It's hard to let our children go when they are all grown up. You expressed that sorry, only a mother can feel, so well. Beautiful poem.
I'm bipolar so I know all about depression or the blues. Thank God for medication.
Well done, my friend.
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2024
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Glenda, I'm so sorry. I know how you feel. It's hard to let our children go when they are all grown up. You expressed that sorry, only a mother can feel, so well. Beautiful poem.
I'm bipolar so I know all about depression or the blues. Thank God for medication.
Well done, my friend.
Comment Written 12-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2024
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Thank you Gypsy :-). Kindred spirits we are. I appreciate your review and the six stars, you are too kind.
Bless you,
Glenda
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I know that empty nest feeling as my house is so quiet these days and I miss the chaos and noise of those kids disrupting the peace, a fun post Glenda, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2024
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I know that empty nest feeling as my house is so quiet these days and I miss the chaos and noise of those kids disrupting the peace, a fun post Glenda, love Dolly x
Comment Written 11-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2024
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Thank you so much Dolly, appreciate it.
