Disappointments

Life has disappointments

And they sometimes hurt like hell,

Though even minor let-downs

Can affect us for a spell.

 

Occasionally, we may feel

Another person’s pain

And if it’s someone close to us,

Forgetting is in vain.

 

In parenthood (and grand- as well)

We learn we can’t protect

Our progeny from others

Who belittle or reject.

 

The only thing that we can do

When things in life get tough

Is reinforce our love and hope

That it will be enough.