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The child Has Gone Home
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We must all get together and stop the madness.

The Child Has Gone Home By Kathy Lynn A child died today, A choice had to be made. Beer vs milk, Alcohol or life was the trade. A father filled with drink and rage, Because the child needed milk. Brutally beat this babe, So now he lies in blue silk. He wasn’t strong enough, To ward off the blows. To little to run away, He couldn’t even if he chose. There will be no little league, No basketball games for him. Not a chance to grow up, A championship to win. Christmas will come and go, There will be no toys under the tree. The sound of his laughter will be gone, His smiling face full of glee. Just a small little coffin, Under a granite stone, The quiet is deafening, The child has gone home.

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Reviewed by Phillip William Allen

Reviewed on November 1, 2008

A sad but well penned poem about the dangers one faces from unstable parents. Everytime I read something like this I wish I could have been there just a few moments before it happened in order to prevent one tragedy and deliver another to the one who truly deserves it.

Reviewed by Linda Hill

Reviewed on October 31, 2008

Kathleen,
This poem goes straight to my heart. I also write for the abused, the little ones who don't have a voice of their own because they are too little or too scared. I feel for these babies who's only thought should be playing.

Many blessings,
~Linda

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on October 31, 2008

Tragic and sad; unfortunately such a happening is not rare in this chaotic world. Thank you, Kathy Lynn. Love and best wishes,

Regis

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)

Reviewed on October 31, 2008

Very powerful writing sweet lady..so sad indeed...Happy Booo Day too you...take care...HUgsss

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on October 31, 2008

This one hits with the impact of a sledge hammer to the heart. Knowing what your profession is and how much of this you see I know it comes from the heart and to be honest tears came to my eyes when I read it. As the grandfather to four little ones I cannot begin to imagine them being abused and know I would kill anyone who did. thanks for shareing such a powerful write.
hugs
fee

Reviewed by Carin Spirit

Reviewed on October 30, 2008

these words are heart wrenching and sadly, they are too true.

Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle

Reviewed on October 30, 2008

Hi Katherine,this is a well written poem.All too often on the news,I hear about stories like this one.Sometimes I asked myself,are these men and women who beat their children human beings?Don't they have a heart,a conscious or compassion for a child's life?Trust me,these monsters deserve everything that is coming to them and to share the same sentiments as Karen,they should rot in jail for good.take care

Edwin

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce

Reviewed on October 30, 2008

I'm sad that some children were only born to suffer abuse of cruel parents. These people shouldn't even be parents at all!!!

Sandie Angel :o(

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on October 30, 2008

Any man who beats his child to death or to where he ends up damaged somehow ceases to be human in my eyes. They should give the abuser the same kind of treatment he inflicted upon an innocent little child; I have no respect for child abusers! They should be punished with every inch of their life and severely so!! NO disability pay, NO parole, NO NOTHING. Let the b****** sit and rot in jail, throw away the key!! Heartshattering write!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :( >tears! <

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