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just a junkie Member
since 2003-03-04
Posts 53 |
Suffer The Children Heroin and blood travel my vein I've lost my face, I've sold my name In a second longer than it takes to rise Out goes the pain - then in come the lies Float to the old familiar place Where puppets can smile without a face Where puppies and children become best friends Where abuse is gone and murder ends Where mothers play with their little boys And daddy fixes his broken toys Where little girls fix their hair And go through life with little care But poor puppy is hungry, and the water's gone dry And my little children sit silent and cry The puppets strings are tangled and messed He's missing his eyes and there's a tear in his vest Mommy no longer sings us songs Whatever we do - it always seems wrong Mommy forgot how to tell us rhymes And daddy yells at us most of the time Our broken toys collect on the floor Daddy says he'll fix them no more There's no time to laugh or play and have fun I must give sister a bath before dinner is done She set the table and gave everyone a plate We know by now mom and dad will be late Something wicked has taken our place Dry my tears brother as you wash my face Like the puppets strings my hair is a mess Maybe that's why mom loves me less Mom's on the floor again with those holes in her arms She sold my gold necklace and the three tiny charms Home is not as it was before Wake up daddy there are police at the door I think we lost mommy and daddy too Can someone please tell us...what did we do? I would do whatever it took - anything at all Just to hear daddy say "Son, let's play ball" And I'd sell all my toys and even kiss my big brother If only I could have back my mother Let's play the wish game brother, like we always do I'll make a wish then you'll wish one too My wish today, I have wished before That daddy stops yelling and mom's alive on that floor And my wish is a wish that I wish could come true That mommy and daddy would love me and you The day is over sweet sister and it's time for bed But before we go let's make sure they're not dead Brush your teeth now and get a drink I cleaned the bathroom so please rinse the sink Lay down now and I'll tuck you in tight Then I'll throw all the monsters out into the night If you have a nightmare and can't get to sleep I'll blow a kiss in your hand for you to keep I'll see you sweetie - when morning comes I'll make you some eggs and cinnamon buns Tomorrow will be a brand new day Maybe things won't be the same way No matter what mom and dad ever do Rest assured that I'll always love you We're in this together and we'll fight till the end For the day you were born I had found my best friend Your eyes look heavy so I will go now Mom and dad love us the best they know how Just one more thing before I go There's one last thing that you must know Mom and dad are very sick now But I promise I'll fix them...when I figure out how. Just A Junkie [This message has been edited by just a junkie (03-14-2003 07:41 AM).] |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Hello JaJ... This is a very touching poem indeed... You'd be wise to edit your title so that it reads exactly as it did the first time you posted it - then you'll likely recoup your original votes...  [This message has been edited by Nan (03-14-2003 08:17 AM).] |
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just a junkie Member
since 2003-03-04
Posts 53 |
Thank you...I guess it is all set now. |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
Heart wrenching soul touching write. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Well done. ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) It saddens me to see so many children left alone with neglected attention and love, sweet friend, a family is important for a child so he or she can grow up and live a comfortable life and my heart goes out to all mothers and fathers who struggle with their own inner turmoils and fail to reach out! (wipes tears) This is so very painful but true, sweet friend, you have my vote, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet friend, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
Just coming by to vote again...it's really sad but I do like this poem. God bless.  Elizabeth It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got... |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
So touching. Joyce |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
This is very hard to read..not the font or the type..but the content. You've done a great job of making me see this family. I feel the pain of the children...and you succeeded. Good job. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
I thought this was a very touching poem when I first read it, and I still do. It breaks my heart to think how the children of addicts suffer. Heart Hugs, Ethel |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
Very touching indeed. Nicely done. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Voted before JAJ so back to offer my signature once more. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
You have my heartfelt hugs for this one, as well as a vote, as this is one of the toughest subjects of all to write about, and you've done a very fine job. |
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Jason Lyle Senior Member
since 2003-02-07
Posts 1438With my darkling |
Very nice Job, A vote agian from me. Jason |
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bestgirl911 Senior Member
since 2000-10-04
Posts 551Clio, MI , United We Stand |
How sad this is...it breaks my heart to think there are really children out there who live like that....sigh... Best |
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DawnG
since 2000-06-23
Posts 1494United States |
I really could feel the pain of this family. Great write. Dawn |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
This is so very sad, you opened my eyes to a situation I don't know much about.  Sometimes we have to follow a stronger voice, even if it's silent. |
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