Foster Kid

Foster kid
He pushes them away
Harder each time
So he can prove how worthless he is

Foster kid
He shoots himself in the foot
Proving he is worthless
Validating his parents

Foster kid
Six homes in four years
Running away
But he can never run away from himself
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Hankins Avatar
May 20, 2021 at 10:11 AM
So true, Caren. Thanks for drawing attention to this...kids trying to escape themselves. So sad, too.
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