Michelle Morris Poet Free verse

When You'Re On Your Knees

I was moved to write this poem after watching the brilliant and thought-provoking show: "Without a Trace", Season 4, Episode 18: "The Road Home". 

When you're on your knees 
By Michelle Morris
17/08/2022

He got down on his knees
Gave up his weapon and his hope
His mother was a junkie
Who had left him for her dope

And all he ever wanted
Was to keep his family together
But after his father passed
His mother couldn't care

He had a little brother
And two little sisters too
The lived in a tiny apartment
In New York City's millions

He worked so hard
To keep that roof over their heads
But they were too far behind 
On their apartment rent

He and a friend turned
To a life of crime 
In order to get money
To pay the bills on time

But it all went wrong
And he went to jail
His siblings landed up
Living with their aunt, far away 

His mother went to jail
For child endangerment
Her boyfriend was arrested
For drugs and solicitation

No one got out unscathed
Just another missing person case
But in the long run
The children would be safe

This is another story
That teaches us life lessons
The choices we make
Can impact on our family and friends

It's important to step back
And look at the path we're taking
Because if we're not careful
It will be a mess we're making

Every one has to choose
Their attention and fate
And whether they can love themselves
Enough to learn from their mistakes

And when you're on your knees
It may be time to pray
Get guidance for the light
To shine the right way

One by one
We can take those steps
Move forward with hope
And less regret

One by one
We can stand tall again
And over time become 
A whole person mended

And when the time is served
And we're set free
We can make things right
For our families

And in the end
Our slate is clean
Our souls are healed
And we are one with Him

© Michelle Morris, 2022

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