Life Before and Now

My family was happy.
Everything was good. 
Until state took us away.
I've never understood.

My parents haven't visited. 
Never came back for me.
Or even to see
my other siblings.

I thought they loved us. 
We were their whole world.
Just words coming out
I'm just a fool.

I sit and watch
other kids get homes.
But not for me.
I refuse to go.

Home was a place 
where I was once thought of.
Now it's memories of
what's not for us.

I won't talk to the people 
who are here to help.
I have issues.
I do not trust very well.

Pills after pills 
to make it all better.
Here's some news for you
It worse having to take the medicine.

Its a reminder of how messed up I am.
How I'll always have problems with depression.

Like rain the pain 
it stings everywhere.

The wind brings more rain 
to flood what's left to spare.

Maybe in my next life to come.
My mom and dad 
will never just give up on us.

Maybe there's enough 
love to be shared.
With the kids who are all 
still in foster care.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018


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