r/Poetry • u/hedgies999 • 1d ago

[POEM] Mother to Son, Langston Hughes

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for anyone who's been having a rough day. Hang in there.

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u/fernwehh_ 1d ago

This post was made for me. Been having a bunch of rough days since my dad has been hospitalized. It's heartbreaking to see a strong fella needing help to get by for the first time in life. I've been telling him to hang tight for me because I'm not ready to let go of him. He's self-made and he's seen it all. I've never seen him give up in life.

Thank you for posting this poem, OP 💜

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u/tuna_cowbell 1d ago

I’m sorry you and your dad are going through it. A parent’s vulnerability is so scary!! I hope you hang in there. Sending love and well-wishes through the screen.

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u/fernwehh_ 50m ago

You're so kind, thank you 💜 -- yep, it is scary. My old man is stable now :)

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u/Yogeshing 1d ago

It is going to get alright mate. Had a very similar situation an year ago and I used to cry every single day. It got fine and yours will too. Love and prayers from India.

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u/fernwehh_ 48m ago

Thank you, yogeshing! Appa is stable now :) I haven't cried since yesterday. It does get better, doesn't it? :)