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I Want My Mummy

A small figure In flannelette nightie Left alone and defenceless In a world of rejection; Stands,crying pitifully With arms outstretched Reaching for the hand of love- Only to be denied.

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Jan Allison

Date: 7/9/2018 6:15:00 PM

absolutely heartbreaking imagery Sylvia:-( hugs jan xx

Sylvia Coulstock
Date: 7/27/2018 10:17:00 AM

Thanks Jan.True image.My earliest memory when I was put in care. June x

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/8/2018 7:20:00 PM

Sad, but unfortunately, true now more than ever before.

Sylvia Coulstock
Date: 7/27/2018 10:28:00 AM

Thank you Caren for your compassion.This was my first memory of being in care. June’s x

Lyric Man

Date: 7/7/2018 9:34:00 PM

Hi SLYVIA.. We live in a crazy, sometimes scary, world of reality. But here on this page is another world.. one of wonder, creativity, adventure, and imagination. Stoping in and checking out your skillful write is the highlight of my day!