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"Ohana" means "Family"

January 3, 2017
By annastallings BRONZE, Stella, North Carolina
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annastallings BRONZE, Stella, North Carolina
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"To free yourself from suffering, you must first free yourself from attachment." -Buddha

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I heard you came down to NC,
But you didn’t have the decency
To tell me.
It still hurts, you know?
When you’re here and then you go.
I thought I was family
Clearly you lost your humanity.
My stomach is in knots,
I wish you still wanted me.
Sometimes parents aren’t meant to be.
One day
I’ll be okay
And you’ll come back.
But my bags will be packed.
I’ll leave you behind
Along with my feelings that are benign.

© Marietta S., Pleven, Bulgaria

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This is a true piece about my mother.

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This article has 10 comments.

JenS said...
on Jan. 13 2017 at 9:30 pm
Very touching. Good job gal!
ashlynn said...
on Jan. 12 2017 at 4:26 pm
I loved it and I can actually.relate.
annastallings BRONZE said...
on Jan. 12 2017 at 2:25 pm
annastallings BRONZE, Stella, North Carolina
2 articles 0 photos 5 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;To free yourself from suffering, you must first free yourself from attachment.&quot; -Buddha

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Thank you very much!
annastallings BRONZE said...
on Jan. 12 2017 at 2:25 pm
annastallings BRONZE, Stella, North Carolina
2 articles 0 photos 5 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;To free yourself from suffering, you must first free yourself from attachment.&quot; -Buddha

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Thank you for your support!
Aimee said...
on Jan. 12 2017 at 2:18 pm
So very proud of ya!!
Joyce said...
on Jan. 12 2017 at 2:05 pm
Real emotions expressed in such a creative way by a sweet young lady with a beautiful soul who is loved by so many. Proud of you, Anna.
annastallings BRONZE said...
on Jan. 12 2017 at 10:04 am
annastallings BRONZE, Stella, North Carolina
2 articles 0 photos 5 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;To free yourself from suffering, you must first free yourself from attachment.&quot; -Buddha

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Thank you so much
Brandi said...
on Jan. 12 2017 at 9:59 am
Wow... very touching piece!
Wavewarrior74 said...
on Jan. 12 2017 at 9:09 am
This is very good bean. I'm proud of you!
Xraychic1 said...
on Jan. 12 2017 at 9:02 am
So emotional and soulful. Beautiful!
annastallings BRONZE said...
on Jan. 12 2017 at 9:00 am
annastallings BRONZE, Stella, North Carolina
2 articles 0 photos 5 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;To free yourself from suffering, you must first free yourself from attachment.&quot; -Buddha

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Thank you!!
morgan linkous said...
on Jan. 12 2017 at 8:58 am
this is a really great poem