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It Became Her Mother

Separated at birth Raised by money Ignored by parents Rarely cuddled Holding would spoil. Distanced herself greatly Built giant walls So the confusion could stop Sobbing stopped after awhile too Alone in her crib for hours Bottle propped No contact Her best friend was her rolled blanket, where her bottle lay She was fond of the corner it became her mother Separated at birth Raising herself Lost child Deciding Death Was Better

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James Edward Lee Sr.

Date: 4/2/2019 6:29:00 PM

Sounds like unloved children, ignored children, adopted and non adopted, abused,couldn't been me couldn't been you.. Keep protect and love and bless our Children, let us stop this generation curse!!

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 4/2/2019 7:03:00 PM

Our children are our future; we need to do whatever we can to hep them from every direction.

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 4/2/2019 11:04:00 AM

Excellently written, Caren. Given the horrible history of our species, few humans should be parents. I sometimes wish procreation were a time-time endeaver; it might not cut down on the abuse of children but there just might be less of it. This is a to-the-point poem. / M

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 4/2/2019 2:56:00 PM

Yes, and I am so aware; and it is sad.

Ann Gilmour

Date: 4/2/2019 2:45:00 AM

Oh Caren this poem is so desperately sad and probably not as uncommon as we realise. To grow up without love or nurture is so cruel and my heart broke when I read this really well written poem. Kindest thoughts Ann xx

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 4/2/2019 4:56:00 AM

I know many children who started out with "failure to thrive" because they wanted to leave this planet. Many others made it, but barely. They come into our schools angry, hostile, and terribly afraid. If you cannot trust your parents, you certainly cannot trust us, and we have usually already been portrayed as the enemy.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/1/2019 11:40:00 PM

So sad… You have really created a heartbreaking sustained image with this one. .. Best wishes, Gershon

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 4/2/2019 4:57:00 AM

Thank you Gershon. I know some children who started out "trying to die", and that many others simply do, to escape their sad, lonely, untouched lives.