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.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Allison Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 6:15 PM
absolutely heartbreaking imagery Sylvia:-( hugs jan xx
Coulstock Avatar
July 27, 2018 at 10:17 AM
Thanks Jan.True image.My earliest memory when I was put in care. June x
Krutsinger Avatar
July 8, 2018 at 7:20 PM
Sad, but unfortunately, true now more than ever before.
Coulstock Avatar
July 27, 2018 at 10:28 AM
Thank you Caren for your compassion.This was my first memory of being in care. June’s x
Man Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 9:34 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!
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