2008 Longmont

Not knowing what the day would bring
Awakened early by a scream
Throwing dishes, broken dreams
Always hurting so it seems

Locked away in my room
Hoping it would all end soon
Empty school yard held my hope
Hiding deep within to cope

Catatonic state of mind
What, were all the neighbors blind?

No one there to take our side
Leaving us to abide
With the abuse, neglect and stains
Of a bruised face still remains

Within my heart an empty space
God help me find a better place

mkc