She tried so hard not to use
Those drugs, but they called
Her name day in and day out
He tried not to use that blade
But his name was etched into
It's side with his own blood
She tried not throw up after
Each meal, but her mind just
Kept taunting her to her end
He tried and tried not to go
Along and be the bad boy, but
His reputation preceeded him
They cried as they watched their
Children tormenting themselves
Praying that they would change
But they were never there to help
Them along their beaten paths of
Destruction and bescreeching pain
Now they are berating themselves for
Never giving direction and telling them
Whatever you do, don't do it
Author notes
(a few of my students have had parents that didn't give a damn about what they do, so they had no direction or guidance and by the time they got it, it was too late. sometimes you just need to be told whatever you do.. just don't do it.. if it is going to kill you.)
Please tell me what you think
Comments
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Thank you for your contest submission as well as for following the rules. Deep and serious piece on a dark and intense subject, to be certain! I concur, children, ESPECIALLY teensm need boundaries, they even beg for it, no matter what words they speak, they need and want it. Sadly this concept has been lost. Best of luck in this and all of your endeavors. Hetohke'e *
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This is a wonderful poem and sadly all to common in todays youth we always overlook the little things until its far too late to change them if only everyone paid more attention maybe things could be helped before they got so bad excellent write Bravo
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well done on this write... i love the sentiments behind it...If only these words were listened to and adhered to. i wish you well in the contest..
cheers
Jen
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