Dear God
She's only 9 years old and cries out in despair.
All she wants is for her mum to be there.
Her dad has remarried and doesn't give a damn,
But he puts on this façade that he's a great man.
“Dear God,” she's asked, “why me?” as tears stream down.
“What have I done to deserve this, please take me to mum!”
She doesn’t believe in fairy-tales, they never come true,
as her life is a fairy-tale in reverse, stuck with morose views.
I look up and questioned God “why is life so unfair?
This innocent child feels that no one cares.
Talking about death at this young age.
What has frightened this child to get to this stage?”
Her dad cares about money and status all the time
While his beautiful daughter just gets let behind.
Forgetting that she just needs his love and care
Instead she fends for herself with silent tears.
She’s only nine years old yet growing up so fast.
Wondering how long this dreadful life will last.
“Dear God,” She prays, “Please take me away.
I want to be with mum than live another day.”
Contest: It shouldn't hurt to be a child
Sponsor: Becca Teagan
Date: 06-04-2016
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