Shield

"Why do you run home after school? Why don't you join us in the football ground?"

"I should shield my little sister from being eaten by her monster father", Jay's silence screamed.
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Goldsmith Avatar
June 15, 2022 at 11:24 AM
Few words with much said. Have a blessed day...............
Krutsinger Avatar
February 22, 2022 at 9:57 AM
This is tremendously good!
Baker Avatar
February 21, 2022 at 9:44 PM
We must help when we can, when others need us. Good message in your poem, Swetha. Smiles ~ Blessings, Bill
Pandit Avatar
February 21, 2022 at 5:10 AM
You said it well in just a few words. Some suffer silently...helplessly...
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February 21, 2022 at 4:32 AM
Its so sad how some children have to suffer.
Buhagiar Avatar
February 21, 2022 at 4:06 AM
Brilliant. dialogue even though a bit sad.
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