I once was a small child forgotten in a room
there was never nowhere to go, Mom had left us on our own
Life was hard but I had no one to tell.
I took care of my brothers, to drugs mom had fell.
The drugs had control of her, I was lost and alone.
The P.O. took her away, nine years later she owns a home.
I thought her rules sucked, so I started to rebel.
I was taught to be good, I thought, “Go to hell!”
I took off to do my own thing, never cared what she’d say.
Now I know who was right, because prison is the price I pay.
My brothers will one day learn, they’re out doing the same.
I try to tell them but they think I’m pretty lame.
Soon I’ll be home, little do they know.
Once I get there my anger will show.
A peak at my life, my Family I love dearly.
I’m coming home to stay, a life to start I’m ready!!
I’ve seen my mom change, she has a whole new high.
I’m looking for one myself, She makes everything alright.
By my side she stands, a debt never to repay.
Unless my love is accepted, then too much she’ll say.
I love and respect her so much, I don’t know how to show it.
I’ll send her this little poem and maybe she’ll see it.
I’m 16 years old and in prison.
Next time she has something to say, I’ll listen!!
Jacob s
A contest entry
- Your Testimony by recoverymom.
300 points, ended April 18, 2007, 4 entries
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430 points, ended May 10, 2007, 145 entries
Honorable mention
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550 points, ended May 6, 2007, 20 entries
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wow,this is a sad poem,you went through a lot and you have regret,but atleast you were able to change or the person in this piece rather if this is not a true story...you wrote it very well it was deep with feeling and very honest I commend that...keep writing you do it so well...
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I think it is great that your son wants to change but from what I read you are recovering as well and what I wanted was bio's I want to know your story.
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zive read this poem before sorry but to be fair I need s poem I have not read a had a opinion formed already. sorry.
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Very good write and read. Sad to say that you are in prison. I hope she will realize what you now know. Good luck in the contest and best luck for your life that you lead from now on.
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Some of the hardest lesson are learned by the hard road of knocks.
Next time she has something to say, I’ll listen!!
First step in healing is listening very nice write. My heart felt so very sad at first. The hope comes in the end. There always time for new and better changes to come Great work
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