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Becky Mangrum
Member

since 2006-10-18

Posts 56

0 posted 2006-10-18 08:16 PM

My Daughter
A new beginning of a normal life,
She married a man, became a wife.
A beautiful daughter she made promises too,
Our life will be better we’re starting anew.
Her eyes so full of happiness and joy,
She gives birth to a beautiful boy.
Mom she told me as we talked..
I will never go back to the life I once lived,
I have so much love for my children to give.
I promise to be there at your side,
And comfort you when you die.
My husband works hard so I can stay home,
He trust me mom, I’d never roam.
She became the woman I knew she could be,
A good mother, good wife, a family.
It didn’t take long after the birth of her son,
To see her life slowly coming undone.
She started cheating then turned to drugs,
She gave up good friends for thugs.
She’s broken hearts and shattered dreams.
Her drugs more important it seems.
Two beautiful children left alone,
In filth that was once their home.
Her daughters left alone to care for her son,
Her husband sees it but he’s got to make his runs.
Caught with a gun she’s gone too far,
She finds herself behind bars.
Her beautiful son has been taken away,
No husband no son both gone in one-day.
Her beautiful daughter stands by her side,
A child, yet so strong and full of pride.
She goes to jail before her court date,
Her daughter knows it’s too late.
As I looked into her eyes full of tears,
I saw nothing but hurt and fear.
Now all we can do is Hope and Pray,
That once again she’ll change her ways.

seraphin
Senior Member

since 2000-09-24

Posts 1004
Michigan

1 posted 2006-10-18 08:31 PM

First, welcome to passions Becky. I know you will find the support here to perfect your craft.

Your first work is obviously a testament of love. It is felt deeply, from one mothers heart straight to another mothers heart. The care and thought you put into is obvious, and I must say, you have done yourself proud.

I look forward to reading more of your work. I expect the future will bring out some joy, for no life will be totally encompassed by pain for long. It is just not to be. Have faith, and keep on writing.

Sandra

Magnus

Member Laureate

since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

2 posted 2006-10-18 08:36 PM

A story, so vivid and sadly...so real,
experienced by many in ways that are
similar...

Welcome, enjoyed the write.

Sunshine

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Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

3 posted 2006-10-18 11:16 PM

Becky,

I know your struggle.
I ache with your pain...

Welcome to Passions...

know you are among friends.

Edward Grim
Senior Member

since 2005-12-18

Posts 1154
Greenville, South Carolina

4 posted 2006-10-18 11:23 PM

She sounds like my dad.

I can only hope that this poem of yours isn't true to spare you the pain but I severely doubt that. I know everyone here and everywhere else will tell you that they know how you feel; well just the same, I know how you feel.

Sunshine is right; you are among friends. And she knows what's she's talking about, she is the Sunshine after all. A warm welcome to you. Sincerely - Grant

Once you are truly insane, it’s all picnics with Kafka after that. See, it’s the process of going crazy that you gotta worry about.

The Lady
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-12-26

Posts 7634
The Southwest

5 posted 2006-10-19 12:27 PM

heartbreaking story Becky
I also hope it is not real

welcome

Becky Mangrum
Member

since 2006-10-18

Posts 56

6 posted 2006-10-19 01:53 AM

Thank you everyone,unfortinatly it is true i just wrote it this past Sunday.
I spent the better part of the day reading from this site yesterday and wow the poems are really really great. Thanks again

iliana
Member Patricius

since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

7 posted 2006-10-19 03:11 AM

Welcome, Becky. I'm so sorry for your worries...but I truly believe love will eventually win out.

Songbird
Member Elite

since 1999-12-15

Posts 2184
Missouri

8 posted 2006-10-19 03:34 AM

This site helped me get through a troubled time, even when you get writer's block you can always read what others are going through, relating to their feelings. God Bless and Welcome to PIP.

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