As a child your words, did cut like a knife
And left scars that I’ve carried all of my life
You may not see them but I know that they’re there
And the frustrating part is…you don’t even care
I missed out on ball games and cooking with mom
And getting all dressed up and going to the prom
Walking down the aisle at my wedding with dad
Is yet one more of the dreams that as a child I had
The scars stay with me no matter how much I try
In the light of the day, or the dark of the night
My memories and feelings are too strong to fight
You took away my childhood, that much is true
And one thing that I’d really like to say to you
Is what gave you the right…to treat me like that
To do and to say the things that you did
I mean after all I was just a little kid
I didn’t do anything wrong, but in my mind I had to
After all, I was looking for love, BUT
Ended up getting hurt by YOU
The ones who were supposed to love me, to always be there
The ones who were SUPPOSED to genuinely care
The scars you may not realize are there
But many times I don’t think that you care
That by your words and your deeds, you put them in place
Maybe not on my arms or even my face
But truly and surely on my heart they have a home
And that keeps me from being truly able to roam
On to the future I could have had as a kid
But you took that away with all that you did
Be good to your kids whether young or old
Because in your hands their very souls you can hold
Be kind to them, be gentle and strong
So when the time is right, they can sing a new song
Not of pain, or hurt, or anger and fear
But of one of joy, and of peace and of love that is clear
That it doesn’t have to hurt, or cause pain or leave marks
A love that will truly ignite their hearts with a spark
Of hope for the future and their lives as well
So that to THEIR children, they can have a GOOD story to tell.
5-24-08
hi wanting,
beautiful (and tearful) poem. awesome. hope you're doing okay tonight. thanks for posting.
I love this poem so much this poem almost made me cry and it could really tell parents how much of an effect they have on their children/child. 🙂