Notes About The Poem

Had to rewrite a little, seems I will write something and then think I am done but ponder it and suddenly have to make a change.  Hope that fits in okay. thinking may be a short narrative?

 

Little One

Little one


         There is tapping on the window, rain drops and little hands

          A mother  drys her wet face  

          and she prays she can  explain,  

          she did not plan to leave her little girl alone and afraid
         
          the  plan was to take her child to  safety 

          this refuge from this famous land, 

         instead there was a prison for babies and little girls.

         and as always there was money to be made

         she stood until lawyers came and freed her

         then she rushed into this cold damp place, 

         reached out with hope to wrap her arms around her child

         but in that instant meant to enfold her little one safe again

         lawyer and camera man waiting for the perfect moment
  
         the mother’s tears began again  wondering will she be able to explain

         to her child now hiding very quietly from her 

         behind something like a cage
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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August 1, 2018 at 7:18 AM
Excellent write, Linda! I can see that little girl tapping on the window as her mother tenderly dry's her eyes. great imagery...Charlie
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