Emile Pinet Poet Quatrain

From Heart To Heart

Babies placed in foster homes are
swiftly shuffled from heart to heart.
Breaking links in a chain of love,
goodbyes precede every new start.

Wary eyes scan every fresh face,
trying to catch a glimpse of hope.
But intolerance and half-truths,
aggravate their plight, so they cope.

Love is but an empty promise,
delivered by a silver tongue.
And it's either misunderstood,
or disbelieved, in hearts so young.

They've been suckled on hope and fear,
feelings felt from an early age.
And on realizing their fate,
they try to cage their inner rage.

They're treated as wards of the state,
right up to their eighteenth birthday.
Upon which, considered adults,
they are left to find their own way.

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Line Gauthier March 16, 2018 at 1:25 PM Great title, Emile. Sad state of affairs. Strong message not to be taken lightly. Emile Pinet March 16, 2018 at 2:31 PM Thanks Line, I truly appreciate your support my friend, Emile.

Constance La France February 12, 2015 at 1:33 PM Emile, a sad situation for these innocent children, through no fault of their own, dealt such a terrible fate, your poem captured this pain so well ~~ Emile Pinet February 12, 2015 at 4:05 PM Thank you very much, your comments are always welcomed. Emile.

Anne-Lise Andresen February 12, 2015 at 1:17 PM - Children are born with a beautiful and open heart - A sad theme in a very well written poem, Emile - A clear 7 from me - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Emile Pinet February 12, 2015 at 4:05 PM Thank you very much, your comments are always welcomed. Emile.

Jan Allison February 12, 2015 at 12:53 PM Such a wonderful sensitive portrayal of the sad plight of such unfortunate children who end up in care - such powerful imagery - a 7 and fave from me:-) Hugs Jan xx Emile Pinet February 12, 2015 at 4:05 PM Thank you very much, your comments are always welcomed. Emile.

Daisy Marie Yant February 12, 2015 at 12:47 PM What a truth! Good read. Emile Pinet February 12, 2015 at 4:05 PM Thank you very much, your comments are always welcomed. Emile.