Neglect
Neglect
Do you see her?
There, hiding in the corner?
A little girl,
with soft little curls.
Tears drip from her eyes--
and you wonder why?
Oblivious to the bruises
on her pale, translucent arms.
Afraid to see the burns
on her thin little thighs.
With a sad little smile,
she slowly disappears.
You wear an awkward smile
and push away your fears.
Alesia Leach © 01/2015
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