'Ten Years Old'

'Ten Years Old'

She was MY MOM

Until you came along

From Me, you took her away.

Then soon a little brother

That took up more of her day!

I stand here feeling

So left out.

Nothing is fair anymore.

My marks in school are dropping

Now I'm punished behind this door.

The more I "act out"

The worse it gets

My life, it SUKS, 

Who CARES?

The garage is empty

Except for a stool

And a rope hidden

Under the stairs....

Kes©2008

The next time you think a child's problems

aren't that important, I hope you will remember this poem.