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| Who will speak for the children? Who will hear them? Take a stand Only you can make a difference |
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Misty My name is Misty I'm only three, My eyes are swollen I cannot see, I must be stupid I must be bad, What else could have Made my daddy so mad? I wish I were better I wish I weren't ugly, Then maybe my mommy Would still want to hug me. I can't speak at all I can't do a wrong Or else I'm locked up All the day long. When I awake I'm all alone The house is dark My folks aren't home When my mommy does come I'll try and be nice, So maybe I'll get just One whipping tonight. Don't make a sound! I just heard a car My daddy is back From Charlie's Bar. I hear him curse, My name he calls, I press myself Against the wall. I try and hide From his evil eyes, I'm so afraid now I'm starting to cry. He finds me weeping, He shouts ugly words, He says it's my fault That he suffers at work. He slaps me and hits me And yells at me more, I finally get free And I run for the door. He's already locked it And I start to bawl, He takes me and throws me Against the hard wall. I fall to the floor With my bones nearly broken, And my daddy continues With more bad words spoken. "I'm sorry!", I scream, But it's much too late. His face has been twisted Into unimaginable hate. The hurt and the pain Again and again. Oh please God, have mercy! Oh please let it end! And he finally stops And heads for the door, While I lay there motionless Sprawled on the floor. My name is Misty And I am but three, Tonight my daddy Murdered me. Author~ Misty Nicole Ramsey |
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| Child Abuse Hotline 1 800 2525400 |
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| For additional information about how to prevent child abuse and neglect, please visit this site. |
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| If you know about a child who is in immediate risk or danger, please call your local police. If you have any information on a missing child, or to report a sighting call 1 800 THE LOST. |
| When I read this poem, it brought tears to my eyes. I had to share it with you. A child should never have to live in fear. |
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