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Child Or Adult?

Angered by the system Imprisoned by fate Filled with emotion Outlined with hate Every minute with him Is a moment filled with pain A father causing hurt A child labeled insane Picking at every wound Determined to make him bleed Father giving orders Son longing to be free Father swings in anger Son hits back in rage Father walks away free Now son is in a cage He wants to do the right thing And live by all the rules The law forces him to stay How could they be so cruel? He is no longer a child He’ll be tried as an adult Not allowed to make a choice Though he’s allowed to vote His father will not let him leave Or do the things he wants Tied by the laws of man Tortured by fathers taunts His mother wants to help him She hasn’t the means Witnessing as an outsider In this horrible scene Copyright © 2009 Lena “Lolita” Townsend

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Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/23/2009 7:56:00 PM

What a sad state of affairs, Lolita. Unfortunately, this scene plays out too often. Excellent writing! Carolyn

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire

Date: 3/17/2009 8:21:00 PM

Dear Lolita, I grew up in Foster Homes and as a child I saw this POEM many times I see SUE ALAN, and JAMES are a little upset about the content of this POETIC MASTERPIECE ALWAYS YOURS...HG

Sue Mason

Date: 3/17/2009 4:51:00 PM

Horrible is right ... sad commentary on the parenting of some people i.e. "Its my way or the highway" attitude ... Great question here: exactly who is the child and who is the adult?! Sounds like the father is very spoiled and self-centered. Well, obviously you've pushed my buttons with this one Lena ... LOL ... great writing!!

Alan Fitz

Date: 3/17/2009 11:38:00 AM

This little write tells the tale of many a boy and girl in this world today.Only about 2% ever makes it into the news.Its a sad world we live in , if this is allowed to go on .Thanks for shareing .