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Weep for the Child
by Janet P Caldwell → (All Poetry by Janet P Caldwell)
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Tears fall down my face
for a child with no name
A child filled with anguish
suffering disgrace

How could they have lied
and treated her so
Why didn't they love her
just let her go?
Buy her new clothes
fill her with song
Mess her up more
you can't be wrong!

She grew up with walls
forever all around
The music you played
she couldn't hear a sound

You look at her now
with disgust in your eyes
You can't see her though
she wears a disguise

Hand-made by you
so carefully sewn
With coagulated drops
all her own

You thought that you knew her
but there's no way that you could
She's not what you think
behind the mask stained with blood

©2002-2008 Janet Caldwell

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 Reviews of "Weep for the Child"
Reviewed by m j hollingshead
Reviewed on March 15, 2021

powerful!

Reviewed by Sandi Schraut
Reviewed on March 13, 2008
so sad! I weep for this child as no child should be so emotionally neglected! Sandi

Reviewed on March 9, 2008
A sad commentary of what is happening around our D/FW area. Too many beautiful children mistreated and killed. You hit this 'nail' directly on the head...

Micke

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on February 6, 2008
Oh Janet this is so sad...but very well written my friend!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK
Reviewed on February 4, 2008
Sadly She' Only 1 In Millions...

Over 2 Million + U S A Children Disappear Each Year USA,Enslaved,
Prostituted-Most Are Raped,Killed Choked - Sodomized To Death By Child Molesters--Having Sick Sex...

(God) Won't Even Think Of What I TRASK Am Going To Do To Child Molesters(Dead Or Alive),i.e. Politicians...

Janet An Illuminating Write...


TRASK

Reviewed by Amor Sabor
Reviewed on February 4, 2008
There is no way that the Creator intended a child to suffer so at the hands of those who are charged with their well-being, yet it occurs in every corner of this world...does it not? These children are but victims of the callousness of parents and others who are ill-equipped to render the special love they deserve. Beautiful expression, Janet...as always.
Amor

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on February 4, 2008
Stark but real...it frightened me and saddened me...as a father and grand father the pain of a child is always hard to bare.

Fee

Reviewed by C. J. Stevens
Reviewed on February 4, 2008
An eloquent poem about the kind of tragedy that is all to common. This poem stays with one.
CJ

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson
Reviewed on February 3, 2008
This is so sad, but very well written.

Reviewed by Kathy Armijo
Reviewed on February 3, 2008
Scars inflicted by misguided parents truly never heal. It is an atrocity! Why??? Do parents behave worse than animals? It is their job to love and nuture that child. If they can't do this, don't have children! This is a powerful and sad poem.

God bless you. Kathy

Reviewed by Theresa Koch
Reviewed on February 3, 2008
Heartbreaking so much abuse continues on everyday in this world.
Powerful writing friend~`*

Reviewed by Suzie Palmer
Reviewed on February 3, 2008
'...A child filled with anguish
suffering disgrace... is a suffering disgrace!!!
Great write Janet... Vitally needed!!
Love, Suzie :-D

Reviewed on February 3, 2008
Anyone who mistreats a child (or worse a baby) ceases to be human in my eyes. Those who can't have children should have all the opportunities in the world to give children all they love they need while those who purposely abuse or neglect their kids should have their title as "mom and dad" stripped from them--permanently (aka Britney Spears, as an example). Sad, powerful write; well penned, Janet!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Burleson, Karen Lynn. :(

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on February 3, 2008
How can horrible parents treat their child this way
It's beyond me.
nice to read your awesome work Janny
with love,
Ron

Reviewed on February 3, 2008
Oh, this one is sad, Janet, effectively penned heartbreak. Well written. The damage some parents cause their children...tragic.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.


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