Was it her fault
for making her mom mad?
I think that her mothers love was wasted,
on beer and alchohol.
Only I know it,
that she's lied to the world,
lied to herself.
Sometimes I think,
Is it worth it?
Maybe, maybe not.
She's my friend,
my best friend.
What would I do without her?
She's told me of the pain she suffers:
The tears, the bruises, the suffering.
Is it worth it,
not telling anyone,
when her future is at risk?
What if something happens to her,
will I be at fault,
guilty for my own actions
of not telling anyone?
Maybe, maybe not.
Can she still be alive today,
with her mother out there,
threatening?
Should I tell someone?
Will anyone listen to me,
listen to her cries of help?
Maybe it was my own actions,
that got her into this.
I dont want her to die,
she is my best friend,
and I will always remember her.
Author notes
This is based on a true story, one thats going on in my life right now. I wrote this from my heart, so I will take comments on it, though.
A contest entry
- November New Member Contest by AP Greeters.
600 points, ended December 7, 2007, 83 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Is it emotional and nice?
Comments
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Thanks for entering
The harsh part is that abuse is never a choice for children for they are mostly too young to know that there is a choice to be made. Stand by your friend and time will allow for all to heal. The only thing to do is make the choice of helping your friend by exposing the situation. Remember the saying you have to be cruel to be kind. Sometimes the choice may not look right but the end result is worth the pain to be felt in between.
Good luck - let the ink flow and your fingers dance
Rosemary -
Welcome to All Poetry
This is a very sad story and you have choices to make. No one can tell you what to do. If you know what is right then the choice is right there in front of you.
This happens all too often. Such a tragedy.
Thank you so much for sharing this in our contest.
Gaylene
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G'Day xenchanteex
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When I read the title of this I was almost scared to read it, and upon finishing this I cried.
"What if something happens to her,
will I be at fault,
guilty for my own actions
of not telling anyone?"
If anything ever does (and I pray that it doesn't) happen, it will never be your fault for not telling anyone.
I strongly suggest that you go with your friend to perhaps the school counsellor so that she may express her pain and get some help. It is normal to be afraid, what your friend is going through I have been through with my Dad and you can please tell her from me, she is safer telling a counsellor or teacher then not telling anyone at all.
You are a strong and brave friend for helping her through this and she is lucky to have you.
I hope she gets the helps she needs and deserves.
You have written this beautifully.
Thank you for your entry
Best of luck in the contest
Stay safe (Both of you)
~Amanda
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