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From A Teenager's Eyes
by Linda M Hill → (All Poetry by Linda M Hill)
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Foster home to foster home
I never had a chance
No body much ever gave me
Anything but a glance
Slaps across the face
Not much food to eat
I just hang my head down
And accept defeat

I was never wanted
Just a problem child
No structure in my life
Most think I'm just wild
No one took the time
To care about me
My mama ran away
When I was only three

Passed around my whole life
Now I'm a teen
Ain't much in this world
I haven't seen
I've had to be tough
In order to survive
Fight my own battles
Just to stay alive

If one person had given me
A tiny ray of hope
If someone had cared enough
To throw me that rope
Who knows what
I could have become
Instead of being
A teenage bum

Foster home to foster home
I never had a chance
No body much ever gave me
Anything but a glance

(C) Linda Hill
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 Reviews of "From A Teenager's Eyes"
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on May 24, 2011
A lot of this is going around, Linda. Some can grow up in a "stable" home and still turn out like this teenager because of many intangibles. But the foster care system of America leave a lot to be desired, much corruption within the ranks and those who would take in a teenager such as this one. Good poem. Good reflection. Sad premise.

Reviewed by Sheila Roy
Reviewed on May 18, 2011
I like the idea of everyone starting on even ground. A nice poem, Linda. Hugs,
Sheila

Reviewed on May 4, 2011
Gives one a reason to think about reality.

Reviewed by Rose Rideout
Reviewed on May 3, 2011
Thats sad because there's no such thing as a bad child, just a child done bad.
Newfie Hugs, Rose

Reviewed by Laura Fall
Reviewed on May 2, 2011
A touching write indeed so heartbreaking Laura

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila
Reviewed on May 2, 2011
Very touching poetry, Linda....it takes great courage just to survive in this world, especially when the odds are stacked against us....but I believe there is greatness in all of us no matter our background. You're obviously a gifted writer.......

Anna

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK
Reviewed on May 1, 2011
Peer Pressure-More Times Than Parents Your Inspiration = Compassion Would Be Its What Saved Me From Same--I Always Try To Tell Kids
Never Give Up-It Could Be Worse Than...

Your Friend TRASK

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on May 1, 2011
So many lost children end up taking the wrong path in life only because someone took love and caring out of the equation of raising them.
fee

Reviewed by John Flanagan
Reviewed on May 1, 2011
Compassion and understanding, Linda,
expressed in short meaningful lines.
Well said.

John

Reviewed by Michael Jones
Reviewed on May 1, 2011
Thanks for your greatness Linda in fighting for and reaching the lost, underprivileged, and homeless. But God is never finished with us as long as we are alive there is hope for everyone! Peace!!!

Reviewed by baz busbe
Reviewed on May 1, 2011
So many young people have such a battle from such an early life, I cry for what has been taken away from them and the love they have missed. very well written poem, thank you for caring. God bless. Baz

Reviewed by Chessly Nesci
Reviewed on May 1, 2011
Linda, This breaks my heart because all the teen needed was to feel love...Everyone needs somebody to love them! Chessly

Reviewed by TONY NERONE
Reviewed on May 1, 2011
A compelling hard look at the life of an orphan child. Still my Lovely Lady Friend your description is wonderfully done.
Love
Tony

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on April 30, 2011
It is sad that such situations are all too common in our so-called "modern" society. Your compassion shines, Linda. Thank you. Love and best wishes,

Regis


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