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Boshii2
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0 posted 2009-02-18 11:04 PM



1x2=2 2x2=4 3x2=6
Standard smile in a standard fix
Tiny fingers soothe sad bruised skin
Sad soft eyes are sunken in,
Fobidding the truth to escape.
123 who will sit with me
when school begins?
Uniform the same but never can
With uncool tags
and a hem that sags.
An uncool smell and they all know...
Wonder if the bruises show.
Tiny fingers hopelessly smooth
Crumpled cloth...
ironing out the memories of the night.
Who'll sit with me and use my name?
Uncut lunch nearly looks the same.
4x2=8
Musnt't be home late,
Mum needs me to witness her shame.
Out the gate.First.
First time today.
Whatever did the teacher say?
Wonder if dad's got his pay.
Tiny fingers soothe  tired bruised skin.
Can that be him a-comin' in?

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Midnitesun
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Gaia
1 posted 2009-02-19 11:07 AM


Poignant write.
Robert E. Jordan
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2 posted 2009-02-19 11:18 AM


Yo dear Boshii2,

This is excellent work.  Yeah, I likes it.

Love Bobby

Earth Angel
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Realms of Light
3 posted 2009-02-19 04:14 PM


Heavy burdens for this unfortunate child to bear. This poem evoked strong emotions in me.

God bless and protect the children of this world.

EA

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