"my Rage"

My rage begins with a childs pain.
Hurting a child theres nothing to gain.
It doesn't take much to feed or clothe a child.
To mistreat a child you should be on trial.
When a child feels ugly and filled with shame.
Just because his father wouldn't give him his name.
There's such a thing as a dead beat dad.
He's the reason a child feels so sad.
Throw away the bad and start feeling good.
Be confident,strong and brave like you should.
Everyone needs a father if just for awhile.
Then you can put him back in his file.
           Teresa Skyles
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Whitlock-Ishway Avatar
December 8, 2010 at 11:02 AM
Teresa; Amazing and powerful write. One in which everyone can relate. The love of a father is so crutially important to the development of a child. I totally agree that anyone who hurts a child be it intentional or not should have a price to pay! Lay
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October 1, 2010 at 7:12 AM
I enjoyed reading your excellent poetry this morning. I hope you have a wonderful weekend filled with good health, love, and lots of inspiration Teresa. Love, Carol
Dietrich Avatar
September 30, 2010 at 5:56 PM
Great topic to feel rage about. Is it in the contes on rage? LUv, Andrea
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September 30, 2010 at 2:07 PM
deep and well said Teresa, enjoyed your write..P.D.
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