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Watch Out

Mother did not say, "Watch out," How could she have known way back then That I was lured down to the dark And was slayed in the lion's den? Father would not say, "Watch out," He was just too upset to see It was his brother, my uncle Who did those bad things to me Sister could not say, "Watch out," There was no reason she should learn She was much younger than I was As he was eager with each turn I then stood up, spoke up, "Watch out," With open hands and open eyes I had to come and save the young That are caused by the bad guys

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 11/30/2014 8:42:00 PM
This is a breath taking poem -- child abuse is SO WRONG!! Your courage to stand-up, speak out is awesome . . . we need to get this message out. I hope your heart is healed . . . thank-you for sharing.
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Lauren Smith
Date: 12/1/2014 5:13:00 PM
As sad as it was, it lends itself to lots of writing for me. THank you for saying it was breath taking.

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