Poem: “To My Family and Friends”

To My family and Friends

A deep disappointment I know I have been

I have failed them once again

My family and friends do right, while righteous is all they ever asked

But I never seen the righteous path

I was always moving too fast

To my mother don’t feel bad

I know you did your best

You have shown nothing but love

and all I caused you was stress

“Praise God and He will guide you”

is what you always taught

But I chose the wrong path

so my downfall is my fault

I wish I would have just listened

But now I’m paying the price

Success seems so far away

My future doesn’t look bright

I was so blind to the fact that people

really cared about me and my well being

The love was always there

But I don’t deserve the love

It just doesn’t seem fair

That after all the pain I caused them

they are still here

So atrocious, audacious

my actions seem so helpless

inconsiderate of others

I have always been selfish

But my loved ones never left

It just made them love me more

All I did was hurt them

What do they love me for?

Why do they still care for me as much as they do

I don’t know

but to them I have a lot to prove

I must prove that I can do it

And they didn’t waste their time

They have nurtured my life goals

Now it’s up to me to shine

I must focus on my dreams

Because there is nothing I can’t do

For all the love and support that was shown

I really would like to thank You

I love you Mom

6 Comments

  1. Mindy Hardwick on June 8, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Family is the most important thing. We really like this one. Stay outta jail. Keep up the same outlook and you won’t end up back in jail and let your family down. Proverbs 13:20: “He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.”

    Teen Boys Poetry Workshop Denney Juvenile Justice Center

  2. Mindy Hardwick on June 8, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    This is the most lovable poem ever because it’s all about your friends and family, and shows how much you love your family and friends. We really love this!

    Teen Girls Poetry Workshop Denney Juvenile Justice Center

  3. john on June 13, 2020 at 1:05 AM

    I pray that you and your family are well and that you are doing better. God bless you

  4. Max on April 26, 2021 at 1:47 PM

    Hello, family is one of the most important things to me. This poem hit home about the pressures we put on ourselves and how family can be a pressure with out even knowing it. Thanks for sharing.

  5. Grace Denno on May 4, 2021 at 1:04 PM

    I am a student in a community service course at Wayne State in Detroit whose goal is to engage with the community beyond the university. When I discovered Free Minds I was immediately thrilled to see the connections build around your writings and heart, and what you have to offer is a powerful and beautiful gift to the community. It was a true privilege getting the opportunity to read what is on your heart and mind, your desires and passions, thoughts, and struggles. You have so much to say, so much wisdom to give, and such deep experiences and desires to share with the community that people from all walks of life, backgrounds, beliefs, and ages can deeply connect with and affiliate with. Keep engaging with the community and making your voice heard. You bring healing, hope, and renewal of mind to many who have the privilege to share in your poetry. Your poem is beautiful. I cannot express how stunning it is. There is so much movement and direction in your poem, from the lows of you actions to the highs of “But my loved ones never left” and “There is nothing I can’t do.” Your loved ones are so loyal and genuine to stand by you no matter what- that is true love- cherish that and never let it go. Do everything you can to shine as you said, to prove the world wrong, to make a new life for yourself. I love the last part, “For all the love and support that was shown I really would like to thank you I love you mom.” Our parents and mothers especially have done so much for us that I feel so guilty at times just being around her, or seeing her cleaning the dishes or something. Your mom is so right in saying praise God, He will guide you, He is your strength when you are weary and your refuge in times of trouble. You are already made new in Christ if you believe in Him and ask Him to come into your life. Now go and shine your light to others and keep writing.

  6. Julia on October 14, 2021 at 12:57 PM

    This poem is very emotional and vulnerable. I know it may be hard to think about the past, because we have all done things that we regret, but forgiveness is so important. Forgiving yourself and asking for forgivesness of other people. I can tell that your mother is an amazing person, and that you guys are very close. My favorite line is “why do they still care for me as much as they do,” because I have asked myself this as well, but then I remember that family is everything. Family will always be there to support you no matter what and I think that is so special. Although we make mistakes we are worthy of forgiveness. Keep writing, this poem is great!

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