Why the Children... ...

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 This poem is about a true incident that happened just this year 2009,
 my son, a fireman/medic was called on scene, and helped care for
 these small girls.  I thank God they arrived in time to save their lives.
 The father will be away for a very long time.

Why the Children... ...



Three small girls, cry and bleed, by the hands of a father, so needlessly.
So young in age, they don't stand a chance, they don't even get much of a glance,
before the blade strikes again and again. Blood soaked sheets, blankets and all,
even the pillows tell a story to all. With box-cutter in hand, this drug-induced man, flies into
a rage, slashing three small babes, on their face, head, neck and hands.

Finally the deputies arrive on scene, they're able to subdue the father with taser's, I believe.
The paramedics rush in, and what they see; brings tears to their eyes in disbelief.
Who could do this? they don't want to believe, but were told it's the father most definitely.
Seven Months old, so close to death, along with her sisters only three and five years at best.

The police officers, paramedics and firemen too, all said prayers as they rushed and flew,
each cradled a child in their arms so tight, while preparing them for an emergency flight.
They rushed them to the hospital as fast as they could, on this night a miracle would be good.
All the while knowing what lies ahead, each one of these medics may rest their heads.
A job well done, each did their best to save the lives of the innocent.




This is a true story, that happened very recently. My son was one of the medics on scene, that helped care for these children.



By: Mary Eaton

© Copyright 2009 Mareann (UN: mareann52 at Writing.Com). All rights reserved.

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HiddenAngel commented on Why the Children... ...

12-29-2009

very touchin poem ..made me wish there was more to it almost like reading a book i just couldn't image but i put myself there as if i were a parametic..this poem was touching

tierra7 commented on Why the Children... ...

12-27-2009

oh my this is such a sad incident......as a child advocate of many years back...i have seen such shameless pain ignorant parents place upon their children,some children recover..their injuries..others are not quite lucky... its not just the children any more its also our elderly that are bein' exploited..to such cruelty...my heart breaks for them...and my tears are captured there as well...you have no idea how difficult it was to continue to read this piece...((((((((((HUGGZ))))))))) to you Mary for this and your son for bein' the opened soul to heal their wounds..by savin' them from becomin' a statistic.... .this should be read throughout the globe...may there be no more...pain.....to any soul....we all bleed together..Namaste...Terra @}-'-,- (10+ )

Mareann

12/27/2009

Thanks Tierra, I am so happy that you are reading my poetry, please come visit me at my website. I appreciate all your very kind comments, thanks, Mary

mamasan commented on Why the Children... ...

11-22-2009

Ah, unfortunately these sad scenes appear too frequently. It is a reflection that something has gone real wrong in our society. These children will need a safe haven and plenty of love and professional counselling to overcome the terror done to them. Their scars may heal but it will take their spirit longer to heal.

Mareann

11/23/2009

You are so right,I just can't understand these kind of things, heartbreaking, Mary

countrypoet commented on Why the Children... ...

10-21-2009

As someone,who has survived child abuse myself, I can relate to this poem. It is good that you shared this story and I am glad that the children survived the physical abuse.I pray that God will heal the hearts and minds of these children,remove the emotional and psychological scars from the abuse and give them a safer and happier home .Thank you for sharing this story.Well done!

Mareann

10/21/2009

Thank you very much for reading and commenting on my poem. It is quite a shame, that we must even have to write about such abuse, but the stories must be told to help stop the abuse. Thanks, Mary. Eaton http://mareannspoetry.ning.com

Writer1 commented on Why the Children... ...

10-20-2009

There are no words....even for a writer. Too horrendous...yet too common. I grieve the innocent ones lost and the brave paramedics who did their best....I honor your son.

Mareann

10/20/2009

Thank you, I don't know what this world is coming to. Would you please join me on my web site/ http://mareannspoetry.ning.com

A poem begins as a lump in the throat, a sense of wrong, a homesickness, a lovesickness. It finds the thought and the thought finds the words.

Robert Frost (1875-1963) American Poet.

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