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A child called Annie...
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A child called Annie... |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom 
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A child called Annie, sweet and seven mute, shaken, disturbed and quiet she knew more abut hell than heaven less about peace but more about riot Dull Brown eyes that were always cast down shaking hands and smaller than petite frame knew less about smiles than she did about frowns from a battered home was where she came Into a haven where we all felt safe and loved people to tell us off which showed that they care goodnight stories complete with many hugs mummies that run their hands through our hair Little Annie had been burnt by cigarrettes called parents by name abusers by nature eyes and demeanor showed she never forgets thanks heavens for homes and legislature Night all ------------------ Yesterday is but today's memory and tomorrow is today's dream... |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
RainbowGirl - You fairly shook my soul with this one. God bless you for your love of children. Your very open heart shines through this one. Thank you so much. Love to you ~Marge~ ------------------ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Sorry Marge, I should have left my memories locked away..  HUGS ------------------ Yesterday is but today's memory and tomorrow is today's dream... |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Please don't lock anything away if it means poetry with such depth and feeling. I could see this child as your words unfolded her story. So sad! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
RG: Someone needs to speak for the Annies of this world... and you do so eloquently. Big hugs, dear lady with the big heart!  |
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Iloveit Senior Member
since 1999-09-02
Posts 1121NM |
will ditto suthern on this one, and send my own hugs |
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Ohme Senior Member
since 1999-07-17
Posts 816Texas |
Truths of life you describe. Thank God for people who do care. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
I knew by the title of this one it was gonna be heartwrenching. RG don't ever lock up your memories. I have to agree with everyone here so far...I'm glad you care enough about these children that you write and share it with others. It is an eye opener and a reminder to us all what some little ones go through. |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Rather than say an individual thank you to you all, I thought I'd take up space and tell you a little more about Annie, if you don't mind? When I met Annie, she didn't speak, not a word, not to anyone...The warden where I was, was a lovely man, kind, gentle, understanding and with an infinite amount of love for children, an instinct for caring...I personally will never forget him...anyway, he introduced me to Annie as he thought he'd seen a spark in her eyes whenever I entered a room...so, although I lived in a different home (they were attached) I used to go over nightly, take her to bed, read to her and of course, I wanted to hug her, she was so frail....anyway, Fred decided that cups of tea were the answer.. So he used to get Annie to fetch him his cup of tea in the afternoons, cup and saucer (we are british) and by the time she walked across the room, there was no tea left in the cup, she had spilt it all because she shook so much...but Fred was patient, never yelled and little by little, these shakes started to settle and one day, Fred got a whole cup of tea...one of the things Annie loves was my evening gowns, I think it was because they sparkled, I was only nearly 16 but I loved to go out and dress up...anyway, she had a favourite, it was a white lurex halter neck, ankle length dress...still not speaking but her eyes would start to look lived in...anyway, when you reach 16 you leave and the night before I left, Annie spoke her first words..."I love you"------------------ Yesterday is but today's memory and tomorrow is today's dream... |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Rainbow, Annie, child of heavenly grace Raindrop tears upon her face Rainbow's colors shone on her And Annie's heart sang out a word I love you for telling this story Elizabeth |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Thank you Elizabeth on hehalf of me and Annie HUGS ------------------ Yesterday is but today's memory and tomorrow is today's dream... |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
RG...a wonderful piece. If we don't speak for these children, who will? |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Okay, double post here...sorry Nan, Balladeer, Michael??? Help!! [This message has been edited by hoot_owl_rn (edited 12-01-1999).] |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Hoot: I don't really know how to answer that, other than maybe it's because I don't have any children of my own so I guess I think they're all my children... I guess we all do though, don't we?.. HUGS ------------------ Yesterday is but today's memory and tomorrow is today's dream... |
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JTF Member
since 1999-08-09
Posts 319France |
Bless you Rainbow for being Annie's angel ... HUSG |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
JTF: Thank you...anytime.. HUSG ------------------ Yesterday is but today's memory and tomorrow is today's dream... |
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