Can You See Me?

Mommy can you see me?
I can bounce really high!
Maybe with some bouncy shoes
I can visit you in the sky!
I'm seven years old now Mommy.
You've been gone about a year.
I can't wait to see you Mommy, 
and your memories are near.

Mommy can you see me?
Oops- I failed another test.
But I remembered what you told me
and I tried my very best.
I'm ten years old now Mommy.
You've been gone about four years.
I really miss you Mommy,
and I wish you were here.

Mommy can you see me?
Dad went off on me again.
I slit my wrists to ease the pain, 
I have scars all over my skin. 
I'm fourteen years old now Mommy, 
you've been gone about eight years. 
Who are you anyways Mommy?
Thanks a lot for leaving me in tears...

Mommy can you see me?
I'm so glad I finally changed!
In accepted Jesus like you once did
so my life could be rearranged.
I'm sixteen years old now Mommy, 
you've missed the past ten years.
But I'll see you in heaven Mommy, 
and that helps me fight my fears.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Jordan Avatar
August 30, 2009 at 5:19 AM
Ashley congrats on placing in Chris's contest - God Bless, mj
Mason Avatar
August 26, 2009 at 11:26 AM
Beautiful, poignant write here Ashley and a well-deserved selection to be a winner in Christopher's contest. Congratulations and hope to read lots more of your writing soon!
Richards Avatar
August 24, 2009 at 12:56 PM
Such a heart wrenching write! Congratulations on this entry to Christopher's contest! ~ Carrie
Augustus Avatar
August 24, 2009 at 12:49 PM
Wow, I loved this. Thank you for giving me a reaction because I found myself tearing up a bit reading this. Congratulations on your win in this contest. You "shed your skin" in such a beautiful way!
Brown Avatar
August 24, 2009 at 9:14 AM
Congratulations on your win in Christopher's contest Ashley. Love, Carol
Higgins Avatar
August 24, 2009 at 7:45 AM
Thank you for entering the contest..Congrats.
Null Avatar
August 17, 2009 at 7:56 PM
What a touching poem, very nice....Karla
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