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For The Contest,  "A Garland String Of Tankas"  Sponsor, John Anderson

Through the Eyes of a Neglected Child

I cling to mother
with unconditional love
arms wrapped around tight-
immune to pain of neglect
my bond knows no other way

Eyes steadfast in gaze
upward turned to mother's face
searching for comfort-
the innocence of my heart
sees only this, my mother

I see not the truth
the hours left unattended
many missed feedings-
imprinted with nature's bond
my eyes of a child see love

These eyes of a child
watch closely for survival
matter not the cost-
nature grants me this lifeline
I hold on tight, good or bad.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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A. Sharma Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 10:44 PM
Congrats Sandra for a deserved big win with this very emotive write!
Haight Avatar
September 9, 2015 at 2:48 PM
Hi Dr. Upma, thank you for your lovely comment and congrats! Hugs, Sandra
Pair Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 9:56 PM
So true through a child's eyes that longing for its Mother love and protection.
Haight Avatar
September 3, 2015 at 6:57 PM
Thank you so much for your visit and heartfelt comment. Sandra
Sietesantos Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 9:31 PM
Dear Sandra, please accept my big congratulations for your win! It is so sad that there are so many children around the world who suffer from neglect of all sorts from the emotional to the material. Thank you for writing this exceptional piece! Pandita
Haight Avatar
September 9, 2015 at 2:51 PM
Sorry for getting back to you so late, Pandita, but I so much appreciate your visits and nice comment and congrats! Hugs, Sandra
A  Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 5:53 PM
Sandra, Congratulations on your win.-----SKAT
Haight Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 8:19 PM
Thank you, Skat! Much appreciated. Sandra
Allison Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 3:52 PM
I was moved to tears by this Sandra congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Haight Avatar
September 9, 2015 at 2:52 PM
Hi Jan, I am late with my response, but want to thank you for your emotional comment and congrats. Hugs, Sandra
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