Taken At Will

She was only fourteen
Taken at will 
Her family distraught
As they remain still

It was on a cold December night
Christmas was near
Their daughter went missing
As they began to fear

Is she another victim
Of this society of ours
Or this gang that's marauding
Leaving emotional scars

Young girls are taken
And sold abroad
Intended to work
As their young bodies are clawed

Many years pass
Their phone rings in the night
Interpol, Paris
We think we have sight

The morning follows
As they catch the next flight
The call they received
Confirmed it was right

Their daughter has been found
A shadow of her self
She's been used and abused
Cast on a shelf

They are finally together
To her parents she runs
They have their daughter back
Their tomorrow has begun

Further years pass
As their daughter grows
As she closes her eyes
Her past horror flows

 

 

 

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Haick Avatar
December 11, 2009 at 10:31 PM
You have expressed so eloquently, every parent's worst nightmare! Awesome, James! Peace and love, Audrey
Peranteau Avatar
December 11, 2009 at 11:18 AM
Mr. Fraser,..a harsh reminder for what my family has experienced ! Take care,..the world is at large ! Sad poetry but much needed for those who are too lenient with their children ! james
Mckenzie Avatar
December 10, 2009 at 7:51 PM
James~Sad but truthful I liked the ending so often children are never found! Well done my friend! Laura :)
Sweetheart Avatar
December 10, 2009 at 3:23 PM
Thankxxx for this reminder as to what is happening out there in the World even today.... and thankxxx for your many loving comments on my poetry tonight... congrats on your win in Brian's contest too.. blessings... luv... Linda-Marie..
Kendrick Avatar
December 10, 2009 at 3:17 PM
This is a topic that needs to be out there for this is happening all around the world in many different forms. This is one thing that I would fix if I could. Thanks for writing this one. Keep your magical and creative pen flowing. Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my works. Sara
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