Lauren Smith Poet Quatrain

Watch Out

Mother did not say, "Watch out,"
How could she have known way back then
That I was lured down to the dark
And was slayed in the lion's den?

Father would not say, "Watch out,"
He was just too upset to see
It was his brother, my uncle 
Who did those bad things to me

Sister could not say, "Watch out,"
There was no reason she should learn
She was much younger than I was
As he was eager with each turn
 
I then stood up, spoke up, "Watch out,"
With open hands and open eyes 
I had to come and save the young
That are caused by the bad guys

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David Meade November 30, 2014 at 8:42 PM This is a breath taking poem -- child abuse is SO WRONG!! Your courage to stand-up, speak out is awesome . . . we need to get this message out. I hope your heart is healed . . . thank-you for sharing. Lauren Smith December 1, 2014 at 5:13 PM As sad as it was, it lends itself to lots of writing for me. THank you for saying it was breath taking.