Shaun from prayingforoneday gave me 4 words (yes he cheated ) 🙂 these are – child – confusion – unaware and woman – this is what I made of them. If any of you know Shaun’s story, you will be able to relate to what I have written. I had grabbed only ‘parts’ of his history and upbringing to write this. You can read his story here –
Beatings, drugs and more through the eyes of a child
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I didn’t understand
alcohol ~ drugs
women thrown against walls
for men to force themselves upon
I was unaware of crime
weapons that were carried
a favour for a favour
in the world of underground
I was a child and bore the cross of confusion
this was my life ~ unfolding
could I be rescued, before I grew too hard
a life of which I saw no change
only violence and hate
innocence was lost between those days
as I watched my father’s life
witness to the bloodshed
when I had no say till ‘of age’ I
found someone, I finally had a place
my saviour was a woman
a young girl as she was then
whose kindness and comfort
turned my shattered world around
teaching me to love, to
leave the past behind and
I have grown a stronger man
for her being by my side
you may all say ~ a fairy-tale
but for years, she’s stood by me
and I am in a better place
the best that I could be
©jmtacken Sept 2013
I have 2 more pieces to write for my 3 word challenge (or 4) if anyone would like to add, please feel free. I thank you all for the inspiration.
Ramblings From A Mum 