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A Childs Eyes

A Childs Eyes

A little boy in underwear,
he's only eight years old.
Hiding there behind the chair
he can't feel the cold.

Hiding from the monster
in the corner on the floor.
Wishing he would go away
and not come here no more.

He's not dreaming mommy's screaming
he begins to beg.
Filled with fears still it's not tears
that's running down his leg.

Hiding there words fill the air
he hears his mommies cries.
Memories of yesterdays
seen through a childs eyes.

Just a little while ago
they're sitting there just eating.
Then the monster came again
to dish out one more beating.

Looking back her eyes both black,
 her friends say it's a shame.
If they just knew bad dreams come true
as she calls out his name.

Frozen in the fear he feels
love is all just lies.
Torn apart a broken heart
seen through a childs eyes.

9-1-2015
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Wigley Avatar
September 16, 2015 at 12:27 AM
Bleak, heartbreaking piece, Edwin. Our toughts and hearts are with you. Sincerely, Viv
Konos Avatar
September 5, 2015 at 11:09 AM
a very high price has been paid for this contest entry and my wish is for you is to get past the pain of which no contest could compete with such horrors....Never forget you are well loved on Soup and we care about you.....Never Forget!
Ward Avatar
September 3, 2015 at 7:00 AM
I wish you well in the contest... Regarding your own contest, "Shadows", are you going to judge it soon?
Allison Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 6:36 AM
Simply heartbreaking Edwin such an emotional write- this abuse should never happen but sadly I know it continues:-( written with tears in my eyes:-( Hugs Jan xx
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