Ray Zottola Poet Ballade

Song for Jayla

Song for Jayla and all little girls who's dreams are broken.

Only ten is she,
Assailable as a child can be.

Her mind will drift with worry,
There's a tear in her eyes
Her dreams are not encouraged 
by a mother whos broke inside,
That's her life.

The picture that she draws,
A shadowed image of her life.
The tears on the page,
Tells of suffering and strife.

A little girl with broken dreams 
She doesn't have the means, to run and hide.

BRIDGE:
Where will she be in time
What is her destiny,
Who will release her 
From this tragic life she sees.
If only for an angel she'll escape her way 
To a happier life.
3rd verse:
Only 10 is she
Vulnerable as a child can be. 
One day she'll grow to wonder 
Why her life is so undone.
She'll pick up the pieces
Or she'll always be on the run, 
But that's her life..

Interlude with guitar:
4th verse and end:

Only ten is she
Assailable as a child can be.
Your dreams will surely come true
If you dont run away...(SLOWLY)
Please don't run away,
(SPOKEN LAST LINE)
From the beauty in your life.

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Darlene De Beaulieu November 18, 2024 at 3:19 PM Hello Ray Zottola, I read this poem. oh it is is sad. no child should have glum life. Where is her father? He should be there for his daughter. I think he would take better care of her than her mother. when she is grown I hope her life will get better. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/