Because I Love You

A couple thoughts on this poem: Not all poems are sunsets, flowers and happy places. There is a dark side to this world where children are abused. Many times the abuser claims it is done out of love. While we write of wonderful things, if we want to change this world we must write of the hurt of the innocents also. Love is a beating Daddy says I threw you down the stairs Because I love you Love is hair ripped out Mommy says I burnt you with a cigarette Because I love you Love is rape Uncle says Its our secret Because I love you Love is denial Grandpa says You don't need to eat today Because I love you Love is abuse Evil says You are my property Because I love you Protect our children If you see something, say something