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That Summer
Contributed by
ginsdance
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Thursday, 18th July 2002 @ 12:49:59 PM in AEST
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Dear Lord, it's me again,
I don't know what to say,
Mom and Dad are scaring me,
They've been yelling and screaming all day.
They say stuff I don't understand,
But I know that it can't be good news,
Because weeks now this summer Mom's been wearing long sleeves
And Sunglasses to cover a bruise.
Mom says Dad has changed,
That he didn't use to be like this,
All I know is that it's silent now,
I don't hear the pounding of fists.
Mom's screams have faded away
And the silence is echoing now...
If she's alright, If she's ok...
The crying should've started by now.
Jesus is it safe?
Can I come out of my hiding place?
Or should I stay here for a moment and hope
That the next thing I see isn't Dad's face?
I hear sirens in the distance,
Oh Jesus, I know that's not good...
Neighbors screaming at the officers...
"He's heading for the woods!"
But where's Mommy's voice
Full of humor at her friends
Saying that this was just an argument
That the world's not going to end?
And when the policeman yelled just now
For her to open up the door,
Why isn't she telling them
Not to worry, like before?
Maybe she's just playing a game,
Or maybe she's scared too...
I guess it's time to leave my hiding place to see what I can do.
But, Jesus, why can't I get to where I know
That Mommy has to be?
And why is that preacher that lives next door
Saying that she's reached eternity?
I guess that means that she's with you...
Can I come visit everyday?
Mom told Dad before the silence fell
That we were going away.
I don't want to be left behind,
I don't want Dad to be my home...
But outside I hear the gunshot pierce the darkness
And I know that I really am alone.
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Re: That Summer
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by skinny-little-punk on
Thursday, 18th July 2002 @ 12:55:38 PM AEST
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| This is a nice poem... it's very sad, but it's well written. I know the feelings. |
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Re: That Summer
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by Chrissie on
Thursday, 18th July 2002 @ 05:24:02 PM AEST
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A Heartwrenching read Gin but with so many important messages. You convey the agony very well..
Love Chrissie x |
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Re: That Summer
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by Suzy on
Friday, 19th July 2002 @ 08:21:18 AM AEST
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| This gave me goosebumps. It's a sad poem..but a great write... |
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Re: That Summer
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by BluGurl6 on
Friday, 2nd August 2002 @ 05:22:01 AM AEST
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| this was so sad. very touching write |
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Re: That Summer
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by Former_Member on
Friday, 9th August 2002 @ 05:12:18 AM AEST
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| Wow! That is such a sad poem, and sadly I know it happens to some kids. The poem is really well-written! Keep it up! |
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