by Cat Givens
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November 16, 2005

Too Far Up the Road

March 07, 2006 01:54 AM EST
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I look around the room
clutter everywhere
Dishes in the sink and counter
All waiting for me

I took my bath after work today
And fell into slumber
Was awakened by my son
Who left hair on the sink and floor
Just waiting for me

So I voiced my displeasure
He said, Mom, look at this place
That's why I don't want to come back here
I said, then find someplace else
He said maybe I will

Then he's out the door
Frustration, however, lingers
I want to hug him close
Tell him I love him
But he's already too far up the road
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Comments: 10

Cheryl W. Mar 7, 2006, 6:21am EST
Cathy....I have relived this very scene over and over again. Thanks for putting it into words......
Spencer T. Mar 7, 2006, 6:28am EST
Stunning thoughts from such simple environs.
Kathryn E. Mar 7, 2006, 6:48am EST
Cathy, very poignant. My house is currently a mess and I worry that my kids will hate it. I've been working every day, with today a day off, so hopefully I can clean. Sometimes, with families it's not an easy situation.
0000-twobraincells-0000 Mar 7, 2006, 8:32am EST
Cathy, my mom always told me that she could never call me lazy.....because no matter how high the stuff piled up i'd climb over it.....
Cat Givens Mar 7, 2006, 8:36am EST
Wow....John, this is exactly what I needed this morning!
Thanks for your thoughts, Spencer and Kathryn. It's funny how I felt so guilty last night.
WM H. Mar 7, 2006, 8:42am EST
A house without clutter has all the charm of the lobby at the Holiday Inn.
Stephen Schneider Mar 7, 2006, 9:11am EST
Very nice Cathy
Lee F. Hollingsworth Mar 7, 2006, 10:59am EST
Much like my son Michael, but the best part is he always comes back. For he knows I Love all of my children.
Carol Voigts Mar 8, 2006, 11:34am EST
Cathy, I'm sure you've given him enough love, that he'll soon see the error of his ways and what's really important.
WM H. I love that line. I'm going to take that for my own.
Colleen Nielsen Mar 8, 2006, 1:40pm EST
Time will heal those words spoken out of anger, and he will realize the haven he had at home. Good luck!

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