Abandoned
Now an adult she still has nightmares
As she relives that horrific day
Believing she was going shopping with her aunt
But it had never been planned that way
On the way out she kissed her mother goodbye
Excitedly she climbed into the car
A day out in the big city
To walk was way too far
The roads to the city were busy
She'd only been there twice before
So much for her to look at
She was mesmerized in awe
Reaching their destination
Parking the car then making their way
Stopping at a ticket machine
For the parking they had to pay
A ramp led them into the complex
There was so much for her to take in
Never had she seen such a sight
She didn't know where to begin
Lunch was to be had before shopping
And a coffee shop was the spot
Cucumber and avocado sandwiches
And tea they poured from a pot
Next stop was the toilets
Aunty said she'd wait out there
Washing her hands she exited
But her Aunt could be found nowhere
Not knowing what to do
Or where she should start to look
She sat on the bench seat waiting
Sobbing so hard she shook
Looking but not stopping
Many people passed her by
But then an elderly looking lady
Asked her 'Why do you cry?'
Explaining she'd lost her Aunty
And not knowing her way around
The kind lady offered to take her
To the office of 'Lost and Found'
Her Aunt never arrived to collect her
From that moment life completely changed
Unable to locate her parents
Alternative care was then arranged
That's when her new life started
Moving from home to home
Abandoned by her family
To live her life alone
3rd July 2018
Copyright © Susan Ellis | Year Posted 2018
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