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If I Could Cry

If I could cry I’d cry for the little girl Who set off blindly on a journey, And took all the buses she met. If I could cry I’d cry for her young virgin mind Raped and trampled upon Forever scarred, sacred no longer to be. If I could cry I would take her tears away Put them inside my dam Shield her from life’s’ worries and cares But all my tears are gone And the bus she was in has broken down And she along with it. (Sighs)

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Lewis Nyaga

Date: 10/3/2016 1:26:00 AM

A sad emotive write.. well written

Gerald Kithinji

Date: 9/15/2016 9:30:00 AM

Really sad story there; well told!

Jan Allison

Date: 9/14/2016 7:05:00 AM

Oh Marion this is so so heartbreaking especially the final two lines which brought a tear to my eye - if only we could prevent the abuse from occuring in the first place!:-( hugs jan xx

Marion Mwangi
Date: 9/14/2016 7:16:00 AM

if we could prevent it life would be better but sometimes we cant or we don't know how, or we don't know when. we can just pay attention to those around us, pray and leave the rest to God.