A Rambling Righting Riley - Shauna Riley Poet Free verse

Birthday I Will Never Forget

It’s been 5 years since I’ve seen my daddy and he’s going to be here
Here at my 9th birthday party with all my friends and family
I can barely contain the excitement but a little nervous too
So many people waiting for me at the skating rink
All there to celebrate my birthday, everyone there for ME
As I see my daddy I take off running into his arms
And I’m crying and so is he as we embrace each other
We’re both so happy with smiles across our faces
Looking around I see all my friends, their moms and dads
I see my family and for once my mom AND my dad are here too
All waiting for me to blow out my candles and make a wish
But this was my wish to have everyone I love here for me
But then my dad asked to take me to pick out my presents
My mom said no and they both started to yell in front of everyone
Everyone watching and staring at them argue
As I sat in a corner crying because all my dad wanted
Was to take his little girl to get what her heart desired
Mommy whisked me away and daddy never got the chance to say goodbye
Mommy fought to get me in the car as I stared out the back window crying
Wishing I had made that wish when I blew out my candles

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Jslambert Mister Roboto March 5, 2011 at 1:03 PM Very emotional peice. I know so many can relate to what this feels like. Separation and divorce is the hardest on the kids. Even worse is when the fighting parents bring their children into it and use them as pawns to try to win a battle that's impossible to win

Prince Agba February 28, 2011 at 2:24 AM Congratulations on your win.

Robert A. Dufresne February 26, 2011 at 11:11 AM A sad, frustrating reality. Well expressed . Congratulations on being number one in Joyce's contest.

Carol Sunshine Brown February 25, 2011 at 10:11 AM Congratulations ARRR, on your 1st place win in Joyce Johnson's contest "Emotional Response". Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich February 24, 2011 at 11:59 PM oh, my goodness, I had not seen this wonderful entry yet. Congratulations, sweetie!! I greatly enjoyed the read. soupmail.

A Rambling Righting Riley - Shauna Riley February 23, 2011 at 6:43 PM Thanks for all the comments and congrats!!!

Jan Camille Tongco February 23, 2011 at 6:39 PM great piece of writing. congratulations on your win! ^_^

Debbie Guzzi February 23, 2011 at 1:34 PM very powerful and sad as a child of divorce I can relate! Congrad's on your fine win! Light & Love

Carrie Richards February 23, 2011 at 8:11 AM Wow...this was unfortunately too read and often so true to many children on their birthdays. Well done!!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart February 23, 2011 at 4:24 AM Congrats on your first place win RRR in Joyce's contest with this dynamic piece.. enjoy your top spot for a top notch poem..luv..

Joe Inka February 22, 2011 at 10:43 PM Great job! Congrats on your win

Ralph Taylor February 22, 2011 at 8:27 PM Congrats on a well deserved First Place, Riley. Excellent piece. Nice going. Ralph

Robert Pettit February 22, 2011 at 7:59 PM Congratulations on gaining the top spot in the contest with this very descriptive entry.

Nette Onclaud February 22, 2011 at 7:42 PM poignant with deep, painted words! CONGRATS for the top slot which i humbly share with you, riley.:) huggs, nette

A Rambling Righting Riley - Shauna Riley February 22, 2011 at 7:23 PM WOW....this is awesome...my first place win...thanks so much Joyce! I must say this was my worse childhood birthday party. I wanted to see my daddy so much...thanks again!

Joyce Johnson February 22, 2011 at 7:18 PM Congratulations. This one touched my heart. I am proud to give it first place. Love, Joyce

Charlotte Puddifoot February 10, 2011 at 9:44 AM interesting and touching poem from the child's perspective...an all too common scenario now, a sad reflection of the times we're living in...

Francine Roberts February 10, 2011 at 9:25 AM sad commentary on something happening all too frequently these days.My face literally hurt from smiling in front of my ex so as not to upset our children but I have seen this side of it with others.Very well written from the childs perspective