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A Lesson Unlearned (fiction)
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A Lesson Unlearned (fiction) |
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StarPryncess17 Senior Member
since 2000-05-31
Posts 932Colorado |
I was walking down the road of life one day As a little girl stopped me in hope I'd listen to what she had to say At first I listened passively and with little interest But soon, her heart breaking story had me under arrest She told me that her dad had died and her mom was very sick And also that her mom had since married a guy named Nick He liked to drink, and hit her and her mom too By god, I had to make a move, but I didn't know what to do As she went on and on, my heart slowly broke She intently spoke of god, but only as a joke She told me that this man liked to play games and hid her food But today, he let her eat. He told her it was cuz he was in a good mood This poor little girl, she didn't seem to ever get a break Deep inside her eyes I could see the relentless heart ache I wanted to comfort her, and tell h er everything would be ok But this I could not tell her, I knew not what to say What do you tell a 7 year old girl who's world is torn in two? How on earth are you supposed to tell her you don't know what to do? She told me that I could leave now, and be on my way But I could not just leave her, on this cold and rainy day I took her back to my house to get a bite to eat I had to call Social Services and tell them she'd been beat With each and every pain filled tear that sadly left her eyes I could now tell her everything would be ok, I put an end to all her cries That was the last time I saw her, when we hugged and said good-bye Today as I read the paper, A tear slowly fogged up my eye I slowly read an 18 year old girl's name Because she had married a man just the same Now she's gone and there's nothing I can do I can't tell her it's all gonna be alright, because she didn't get a clue... ~*~If aLl My FrIeNdS JuMpEd OfF a BrIdGe, I WoUlDn'T JuMp WiTH ThEm BeCaUsE I'd Be At ThE bOtToM tO CaTcH ThEm.:)~*~ |
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Erin Member Elite
since 2000-06-15
Posts 2527~Chicago~ |
Jessica~~~This is so good!!!  I like it alot...That sure is a lesson unlearned...But what can you do???You can talk to them but nobody said they had to listen...Keep up the good work!!!Its good to see new posts by you...By the way I love your quote!!! ~*~TrUe LoVe Is ThE cLoSeSt ThInG tO hEaVen~*~ |
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Acies
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Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-07
Posts 7665Twilight Zone |
this is really sad.  out of five smiles, I'll give you six this timevery powerful though really heart breaking As i wake up in the morning I ask myself, "Is life worth living or should I blast myself" TUPAC SHAKUR |
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StarPryncess17 Senior Member
since 2000-05-31
Posts 932Colorado |
Thanks you guys!!  Erin~you're way too kind honey!! damn you make me feel all special! And you're right, you can't always do something about the situation, what matters is that you tried. Acire~6?!?! wow! I feel loved. I wrote this while watching a movie with my mommy. hehe she like it a lot too. thanks for the kind words. Love Always ~*~Jessica~*~ ~*~If aLl My FrIeNdS JuMpEd OfF a BrIdGe, I WoUlDn'T JuMp WiTH ThEm BeCaUsE I'd Be At ThE bOtToM tO CaTcH ThEm.:)~*~ |
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LoveBug
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since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Such a sad story you've told us, my friend. I'm so glad that it is fiction in this case, but the sad thing is that these things happen every day. Thank you for reminding us to strive to help teach the lesson, because that is all we can do. "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde "The robbed that smiles steals something from the thief" -Shakespea |
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Jeremy Halstead Senior Member
since 2000-06-01
Posts 569Morris, Ill. U.S.A |
Hey....I'm really proud of you for this. It's probably the best thing I've heard from you so far...i loved it. thanz for writing it. jeremy "Time is the matter, and in a matter of that all wounds will heal and all scars shall fade." |
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Jacman Member
since 2000-06-27
Posts 291Dwight Il, US |
Jess I really don't know what to say, but I have to say something. It's not often that I don't have anything to say. Anyway, great poem as always. You just rock so keep it up because I love reading your stuff. jason  Just as soon as I belong, then it's time I disapear... -Metallica- |
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StarPryncess17 Senior Member
since 2000-05-31
Posts 932Colorado |
well my friends, thanks for the replies!! I'm glad you enjoyed!! Lovebug~ thanks for the words of praise.and you're right it is sad that this happens alll the time, all we can do is pray... Jeremy~ glad you liked so much! thanks for the kind words that are so very much appreciated.Jason~ Jason speechless?? wow! I must have done good. hehe j/k bud. you know I luv ya and you made me feel good about my work. thanks! Love you all bunches and bunches!! Love Always ~*~Star~*~ ~*~sMiLe! It MaKeS yOuR bUtT ShInE~*~ |
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Ethan Halo Senior Member
since 2000-04-28
Posts 793on the roof again |
though this lovely work is one of fiction, you mirror reality with your heart-achey diction. your words paint vividly what that little girl feels. but sadly, for many, this poem is real. and though we may fight for those whom life has spurned, as you say, there are those for which the lesson remains unlearned. very well penned, my friend. thanks for posting it. Everyone's got their demons. We all got somethin' to atone for. |
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StarPryncess17 Senior Member
since 2000-05-31
Posts 932Colorado |
~*Ethan*~ thanks so much for the kind words!!! I loved the ay you formatted it into a verse. Very talented you are! once again, thank you! Love Always~*~Star~*~ ~*~sMiLe! It MaKeS yOuR bUtT ShInE~*~ |
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branden726
since 2000-09-25
Posts 607Bay City, MI |
WOW! this poem is truly the best i love it and it hurt me so bad i cant help but imagine if that was true. I sit here and think and all i do is cry cause that poem reached deep inside |
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