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A Better Family

I wish I had a new family That loved me all the way That asked me how my day was And tells me it ok To feel strong and beautiful To let nothing pull me down But im small and helpless And dad leaves me on the ground Shattered ribs And bleeding lips Never did me good For when I go to school I never feel to good I want to tell the teacher I want to tell them now I want to be safe forever But forever is not long enough. He will always try to find me To drag me by the hair To find a way to torture me And strap me to the chair But I will soon be big and strong And he will never touch me again And I will make shore He never lives again

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Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 8/22/2014 1:42:00 PM

This is such a deep emotional heartwrenching write. Every child should receive loving care, nurturing, protection, safety, and security from their families and should not be subjected to any form of abuse. Well-written piece! Warmest regards. Pandita

Tracey Lawrence
Date: 8/25/2014 10:41:00 PM

i hate to tell you but there are so many children being abused. i hate to tell you but what i write about is all true as i am a foster child life seems to be a little bitter for me but i like to put my thoughts and feelings on here. i know that im being heard.