Who Will Stand For the Children
In judgement’s call a parchment list revealed
Of deeds indefensible and innocence congealed
A baby left all alone in an oppressive heat
The mother’s denial was for herself to secrete
A 12 year old daughter too scared to be alone
With a step-father to force his desire so prone
An angel with a sad smile in neglect so complete
That she died in hospital from injuries not discrete
Then who will stand for the children?
A father stands so violent his wife cowers away
His son’s arm he twists and breaks in his affray
A boy who is beaten with a straight edge pole
His mother’s boyfriend touts his enforcer role
A girl and brother who are kept in filth so vile
When you enter their house it raises your bile
In quiet times these memories return to you
A shake of head makes you wonder who knew
Then who will stand for the children?
© Paul Warren Poetry
Copyright © Paul Warren | Year Posted 2017
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