Mama, I'm hungry
The other girls don't look like me
And every day, Teacher says she's worried
Why do I hurt so much all the time?
My tummy's always yowling
I'm sorry it upsets you, Mama
But I can't seem to shush it
Mommy, you hold me much too hard
I have these bruises from weeks ago and every time they try to heal, you make some more
The boys make fun of me a lot
'Cause my skin is all black and blue
Am I just fragile?
Mother, I swear I've been behaving
There's no need for the kettle
That whistling mirrors my own shrieks
When you keep spilling the water on me
I'm charred now, like the fireplace ashes
Did you mean it when you called me Cinderella?
Mom, I think I need you
Feeling..terribly ill..
Medicine, please?
Strange.
I don't remember so many pills
You think I don't know.
But I'm a smart girl, Mama.
I just wanted you to love me.
A contest entry
- ABSOLUTELY HORRID! Mothers Killing their Own...DAMN THEM! by PassionsPromise.
2000 points, ended September 19, 10 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
honesty is best. what does it make you think?
Comments
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This poem brought tears to my eyes. I will never understand how parents can do this to their children. It hurts even thinking about it. God gives us these gifts... parents and children... we are gifts to each other... and to destroy such a wonderful gift is an atrocity.
You have done a fantastic job with this poem. I wish I could say I loved it... I'm sure you will understand why I can't... but it is strong, powerful, and hopefully it will make people think, and speak out and save these poor children before another one dies...
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Wow! This was painful, left my body is a freezing chill, too painful for any heart to endure. I can't believe how a mother can do such a thing to her own child. It's just too disgusting and calls for imidiat action.
Love
~Noor
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This one struck the chords...powerful piece you penned
thats all these little ones want. love.
Sad they are deprived it.
Thank you for your entry and support
Passions
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