You say I know nothing of the word.
That I dont know what it is like to make a sacrifice.
Well how about you try this shoe on my friends.
When I was eleven and a half my house burnt.
The next day we found out that my mom was pregnant.
Ten days later my dad walked out on us.
It was just me my little sister and my pregnant mom.
I remember that like yesterday it was horrid.
My dad used to take us to his misstresses house.
They would lock me and my sister with her daughter outside.
For hours at a time while they did whatever they pleased.
I remember waking up in the morning and going to school.
Walking my little sister to class because mom would be working.
In the afternoons walking home with my sister.
Often mom was still at work so id cook diner.
Help my little sister with her hoemwork and make sure she was ready for bed.
That was if my mom worked days driving a truck.
Sometimes she would be working nights because of the money.
My life kind of ended in a way that year in a way I guess.
I had to give up being a boy scout give up playing ball.
Then when my mom had my third and youngest brother.
Was alot harder than before and yes I said third.
I have three brothers two sisters.
One older sister all the rest are younger than me
Two of my brothers have been adopted out,
My older sister lived with my grandma
Yes I live with a grandma but I live with dads mom she lived with moms mom
Anyway back to the story here.
When my little brother came along I had to help with him too.
I used to wake up in the middle of the night with him.
Change his diaper fix his bottle all that good stuff.
I never really had a chance to be a kid after that year.
Yes I know I dont always act mature but trust me.
When it is game time im not going to run.
I know about responsability and I can do anything.
Im a very dedicated person to anything and everything I do.
Keep all this in the back of your mind next time you say.
That I dont know what im doing about sacrifice or im immature.
-William Alan Rose Jr.
Author notes
Yes It is all true. So dont ask me about it youve no idea how much it hurts me to write it but i felt like it was time and id rather not hear about this from anyone thanks.
Please tell me what you think
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hmmmmm you're a mind reader too
All I can say to this is : brilliant, brave, bright.
So there ya go then. You don't need anyone to tell you who or what you are....and yet.....you seem to be seeking just that. You know something? I sure hope you come out ok because you show every sign of being a top--rate individual being that you've already been up for the test.
Wow I am proud to know you.
This , will, is very very very well-written.
And it does take a great deal of true courage to show your hand like this....you're adept at showing your hand, your heart, your soul (as you understand it)===
in a way I understand.
I forget these things sometimes, I am such a snob, lol.
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I had to scarfice a lot when I was young as well. This is deep shit. i am sorry that your life has not been easy. Now that I understand you a little better, I think we can be better friends.
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Awe. I'm so sorry to hear that you had to go through this. You know, I did somewhat of the same. IM me sometime if you'd like to hear my story. I loved the poem, it was very deep and it came from the heart. In my opinion, the best type of poem. I know what it's like to lose a childhood, and to help younger siblings. So congrats to you on that. IF anyone calls you immature they obviously have not read this poem, or know you at all. You have a reason to be, to catch up on what you missed as a child. I'm proud of you, for getting this far in life, and not "screwing up" as some other kids would have. Nicely done. ♥
-Melanie
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awwwwwwwwwww Will you really brought tears to my eyes. I feel for you and you should be so damn proud of yourself. 
I am proud to know a man as good and kind hearted as you! My eldest son is only 11 
I couldn't imagine having to rely on him for help I'm sorry for your struggles and for your mom's as well. She did her very best I'm sure and I know it had to have been so hard to do it on her own with her kids. keep your head up baby boy because you are a very very special man! mwahhhhhhhhhh 
Much Love Will
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WIll, what a truly profound heartfelt vent poem..wonderfull job. i believe you probably will feel just a little lighter not carrying this burden of so called life on your own shoulders an ymore. Im proud you finally feel safe enough to let it all out. Many here care for you and will listen to nething you have to say. keep penning!!
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aww Will... i wont push the subject, but if u ever need a shoulder to cry on, or an ear to rant into... I'm here for you
Love always
Mac
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