Long Road

Kristie Claar on Aug 14, 2008

Tags: life choice, long road, love, mistakes, sacrifice, separation, working away

Inspired by a difficult life choice and sacrifice of a husband working away from his family in order to support them.

She gets herself ready;
Three kids off to school
She takes time to pray
She’s not being fooled.

She’s mom and dad
All week long
The love of her husband
Keeps her going strong

It’s been a long road
To get where they are
Mistakes from their past
Haven’t pushed them apart

He endures the separation;
Looks forward to the weekends
He takes time to pray
Pressures of life will rescind

He feels he lets them down
All week long
The love of his family
Keeps him pressing on

It’s been a long road
To get where they are
Mistakes from their past
Haven’t pushed them apart
No mistakes from their past
Haven’t pushed them apart

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Denise on Aug 15, 2008
Another great piece of work. I look forward to reading Kristie’s work. She is very talented and gifted in her writing. Keep up the good work!!
Mom on Aug 19, 2008
I admire you for opening your life to others, because all your writings come from your heart.
Sandy on Aug 21, 2008
Kristie, Your are so talented. Just keep the faith and God will lead you to where you are supposed to be.
Ginger on Aug 23, 2008
Kristie, Again, you have impressed and touched me with your talent for writing. You express yourself so well that any reader can relate to the feelings behind your words. Good luck with all you do! Again, a “thank you” to your Mom for sharing.
KRISTIE on Aug 27, 2008
Thank you to all of you who have taken the time to read and comment. Thank you to those of you who may read and comment after I have posted this. I really appreciate the kind words. I love the fact that I can touch people with my writing. I promise to continue to write and will let you know as soon as more of my work has been posted. THANKS A MILLION!!!!!
lxdollarsxl on Jul 25, 2011
separation is a very difficult pill to swallow, but sometimes it makes us what we are – allowing us to be more loving and compassionate.
Kristie Claar on Jul 25, 2011
thanks for reading and commenting…god bless
iloisabel on Jul 26, 2011
very nice ..thanks for sharing!!!
AdamMcAuley on Jul 26, 2011
This is a poignant piece of work that conveys hardships wonderfully.
Kristie Claar on Jul 27, 2011
Thank you iloisabel and AdamMcAuley for your comments. I’m glad you enjoyed.
Sandeep Sunny Jasrotia on Jul 30, 2011
Its so impressive…..
I like it…
Kristie Claar on Jul 30, 2011
Thanks Sunny, too bad I can’t write my own music to go with my words. Thanks so much for commenting! God Bless!
beingwell on Aug 8, 2011
Interesting story.
Kristie Claar on Aug 8, 2011
Thank you beingwell, God Bless!
toomanysounds on Aug 15, 2011
Made me think about mother’s left alone. Interesting.
Kristie Claar on Aug 17, 2011
Thanks for reading and commenting toomanysounds. God Bless!
KittyK on Sep 12, 2011
I am sure many can relate to the story – I have been in those shoes as well.
Kristie Claar on Sep 12, 2011
Thank you for reading and commenting KittyK, God Bless!
Melody SJAL on Sep 24, 2011
How touching and inspiring.
Kristie Claar on Sep 26, 2011
Thank you Melody, God Bless!
Kristie Claar on Oct 16, 2011
Thank you all for supporting my work, God Bless!
Gerard Galvestini on Oct 25, 2011
Wow. You truly are a super mom, able to handle all the responsibilities at home, while hubby’s off to serve his country in Iraq. What a wonderful man your husband is.
Kristie Claar on Oct 25, 2011
Thank you Gerard for your wonderful comment. God Bless!
CHRISTIAN EAVES on Oct 30, 2011
Good stuff
Kristie Claar on Nov 3, 2011
Thank you all for helping me help the Klein family, God Bless!
Rayann Borman on Nov 3, 2011
Love and Prayers to the Klein family!
Marlyna Borman on Nov 8, 2011
My thoughts are with the Klein family.
realityspeaks on Nov 15, 2011
Nice share
paulc488 on Nov 15, 2011
Great share
Sheldon Claar on Nov 15, 2011
For the Klein family.
Kristie Claar on Nov 18, 2011
Thank you all for reading and commenting. Thank you all for helping me to help the Klein family. God Bless all of you.
Jonas N on Nov 19, 2011
Nice piece
oziasrul on Nov 23, 2011
magnificent
Kristie Claar on Nov 26, 2011
Thank you all for the wonderful comments and the support of the Klein family this month. God Bless!
PHILLY DREAMER on Nov 29, 2011
It just so happen I was listening to the perfect song to rad this poem. Well done.
Kristie Claar on Dec 14, 2011
Thank you philly dreamer for your kind words. God Bless!

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