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Mom's Boyfriend

I smile and shake your hand, dear Sir It’s just a part of my profession’s code I’d rather pound you down, you worthless cur Even the kindest of us could explode “Suspected Non-Accidental Trauma” So says the overcautious rhetoric Traumatized terror of baby’s mama Plastic smile hides a wide-eyed lunatic I will take amazing care of her child, Father protector flaming in full force But don't mistake my demeanor for mild, Recognize the obligatory farce The neurosurgeon will save her son’s brain If only your hard heart could hear his pain 4/7/16 For contest: It Shouldn’t Hurt to Be a Child Sponsor: Becca Tegan

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/11/2016 8:13:00 PM

wow, this is very good writing, Tom. So sad too. A good example for your Animus Contest. And I see this took a win in a contest, so Congrats for that.

Tom Quigley
Date: 6/11/2016 9:07:00 PM

Thanks, Andrea! One of the toughest parts of my job...

Lu Loo

Date: 5/18/2016 9:14:00 PM

Tom, congrats on your placement and this is a great example for your contest. Thank you for sharing! :)-luloo

Tom Quigley
Date: 5/18/2016 9:41:00 PM

Thank you, Laura!

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/14/2016 10:04:00 PM

Tom,, congratulations on the honorable mention of your poem. Linda

Tom Quigley
Date: 4/18/2016 10:29:00 AM

Thanks, Linda!

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 4/9/2016 4:56:00 PM

Heartfelt indeed...The last two lines are killer lines.....How sad and disturbed the life of a child exposed to abuse can be >> Charma.

Tom Quigley
Date: 4/10/2016 6:34:00 AM

It's a window into some serious awfulness. Thanks for reading!

Jessica Rogers

Date: 4/7/2016 1:03:00 PM

How hard it must be to smile and be professional when in front of the one who causes the pain. It takes a very special person to help the truly "sick" people. Bravo.

Tom Quigley
Date: 4/7/2016 10:04:00 PM

Thank you. By the time I meet the kid/victim, any proven abuser is in the slammer. But it's hard to prove and easy enough to figure out.

J. Tudor

Date: 4/7/2016 12:56:00 PM

These pieces you write through the eyes of your given profession hit so deep and sharp Tom. It must be difficult to maintain your composure at times indeed J.

Tom Quigley
Date: 4/7/2016 10:05:00 PM

Thanks, J! Tough stuff is often the more meaningful stuff.