Hair long and golden
Eyes filled with tears
Heartaches and pain
Way beyond her years
Her Daddy left
When she was small
Between work and raising her
I can't do it all
I feel the pressures
Hanging over me
I take them out on her
Hoping no one sees
She kneels in the corner
Tears in her eye
While I hit and hit her
Wishing I could die
Welts on her arms
Bruises on her back
As I slowly put her clothes
In a paper sack
I can't put her thru this
I have to set her free
I want her protected
From the likes of me
She never had a childhood
Like other girls and boys
Never had a Christmas tree
With candy cane's or toys
She's lived her life in fear
No real chance to live
Love and hugs and kisses
Were more than I could give
The social worker comes
And carries her away
Her sad face will haunt me
Until my dying day
A dirty dress strawn on a chair
Shoes lying on the floor
Tears flowing down my face
I can't hit her anymore
A truly wonderful and touching pen Linda...that uncovers the horror of child abuse...
Ty for bringing this important and painful issue to the fore again..
Brings a tear to your eye...
Peter
there is a lump the size of texas in my throat as i read this--heartwrenching what children have to go through! thank you for raising this painful, needed issue--you may have saved many children's lives
So sad, how could anyone not be moved by such a vivid and heartrending poem. It makes the reader want to take the little girl and hold her in their arms to succor and defend her.
Beautiful Linda, beautiful.
Enchanta (50,000 words) is an imaginative young adult fantasy novel for children eight to thirteen that adults could also enjoy. The story has lots of magic, adventure and surprises.
All About how Lila chooses how to handle her "worries" about the first day of school. Another Mom's Choice Award Seal of Excellence recipient in the "Kids with Worries" book series.
But,I Have FAITH,They Have Yet(Fate) To Meet Me TRASK,And My Little Children!
Excellent!
YTRASK
Allen
Huggggs,
Tami
Ty for bringing this important and painful issue to the fore again..
Brings a tear to your eye...
Peter
tooo sad!
Brought back memories.
Excellent write.
KB
there is a lump the size of texas in my throat as i read this--heartwrenching what children have to go through! thank you for raising this painful, needed issue--you may have saved many children's lives
(((HUGS))) and love, karla.
POWERFUL poetry!
Beautiful Linda, beautiful.
What a heartfelt haunting write. This speaks for many. Well-done!
Sandie May Angel