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A Single Mom---Runaway Dad

She is lonely, scared and frail Locked up in a dirty jail Her babies taken far away Just because she couldn't pay For their diapers, clothes and food So she thought of something shrewd Steal everything she needed Getting caught she begged and pleaded For a chance to pay it back But no one gave her any slack The babies pulled from her care All her dreams now disappear Of bedtime stories every night Watching them grow was delight Now she sits alone to think Why people pushed her to the brink And not helping when she asked It is such a simple task If you start a family Don't run the moment that you see Things are getting way to tough Because it just isn't enough Saying you'll man up and provide For the babies in your life Then turn your back when they need Money for rent and food to eat Leaving a scared single mom To do something that will harm Her life and the babies future She never planned to live this torture

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 3/21/2014 7:57:00 AM
Sad truths here. Wonderfully written. Congrats on your win
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Date: 3/20/2014 5:58:00 AM
Lovely and heartfelt poem on mommy. Congrats on the fine win, robin
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Date: 3/19/2014 5:35:00 PM
Robin, A tender loving write... :) Congratulations, with your winning poem, --A very touching topic, sponsored by the Awesome and Sweet Leonora-- Sending hugs ~LINDA
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Date: 3/19/2014 1:14:00 PM
This is awesome... a very heartfelt poem ,Robin... great penned,,!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! ^__^oxoxox
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Date: 3/19/2014 11:54:00 AM
This is a great very touching poem for mom my dear friend robin. Congratulations! Thank you so much for sharing and your loving support in my contest! Love lots and biggest hugs, Leonora
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