you were taken back today
no one to blame but yourself
rules meant to be broken
defiant to the extreme
you've come to a wall
now you need to turn around
find another way round this barricade
and seriously look at yourself
not our fault you're back
group home where you began
no late nights, not coming home
no sleep in till after noon
it's a lonely path you travel now
no computer filled with messages
no cell phone for texting
no music for your enjoyment
one day road might clear
feet will journey forward, not back
ask others for help
be strong, look ahead, have faith
Author notes
Grannyeri
(Granddaughter with ODD returned to group home because of her inappropriate actions at our place. Lasted at our place only three months. So sad.)
First poem posted here: http://allpoetry.com/poem/980079
Last poem - above
Please tell me what you think
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This lesson of tough love though sad now will benefit your granddaughter provided she learns from her mistakes. Good, thoughtful caring write wits seasoned advise, well done.
Hope the best for her. 
Dennis
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There's a tone of sadness here, also a wealth of concern for a child close to your heart. Sometimes the relapse is necessary so that the person can see how good they had things on the other side.
I will keep your granddaughter in my prayers. I believe this experience will be a tool in helping her to get back on the right track. Thank You for this very personal entry, and I wish you the best in this challenge and in life.
Always ♥
Renee
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I'm sorry to hear about your granddaughter, her life is going to be very hard if she can't adjust, the poem is a sad outpouring of frustration, I think, because I can tell you wanted to help. So sad is true.
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such a sad thought...but of course your words are touching moreso uplifting....tenderly you nudge our hearts to rise with hope...in all you right...wonderful poem erika
Mal
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