Runaway by Faewind
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Runaway
Westward bound, the child was leaving,
She cries her last tears, her chest heaving.
Far too young to live alone,
She knows more now, than most folks, grown.
Tired of living, and scared to die,
Tired of having to live a lie.
"They don't hit me, he doesn't rape me.."
"..It's their way of showing how much they hate me."
"Something I did, something I said,
Must have made them wish I were dead."
It's hell in the streets, but home's just as bad.
Can't miss something you never had.
She paints up her face, wears something tight,
And sticks out her thumb, facing the night.
Anyway you look at it, she's gonna lose.
But for now, for tonight, she gets to choose.
She says she can't count on one person to love,
When she needs an embrace, she ends up with a shove.
All of her short life, the kids had to pay.
But we all know she's just another runaway.
Comments (9)
miserys_extacy
Oohh. This is beautifully written, I love the flow of it. Such a sad story. I have never been a runaway, but there were words in here I definitely connected with. This line, "Far too young to live alone, She knows more now, than most folks, grown. " Love it!!
Blush
This is a very emotional poem Quite the atmospheric setting, mezmorizing Drawn in from the start to the finish, nice pic too:) Also nice to meet ya hope you come see me Vote Susan~
netsia
When I commuted to New York City, I would come through Penn Station and see many girls waiting to go somewhere....sadly for some their journey would end on a morgue slab. It is a cruel world out there. Excellent post! v
cagewench
It's sad and horrifying and happens way too often in our so-called "civilized" world. Well done!
Dreamingbee
emotionell and thoughtfull words .. wonderful at all!
eternalwytch1
This made me weep, made me remember another little girl.... Wonderful work hun.
TallPockets
"Tired of living, and scared to die," --- So sad it ever gets to that, for anyone. Superb written piece. V
Emberhaze
So many are in this situation. It is awful that kids can't be kids anymore and have to grow up so quick. Excellent!**
bcrathburn
that was so sad i'm crying my heart out for those i don't even know thank you for sharing it really putsit in your face. ehen i see kids out looking lost i always send a prayer up for them. thank you shadow**