by Alex Sarich

Created on: September 20, 2010

I severed my life from childhood

from home, school and family ties

no money for clothes, or proper food

no love to prosper during growth

a child neglected totally.

I threw out a line for help

and got nothing

I opened my eyes

to see a friendly face

but was blinded

by neglect and selfishness.

I reached out my hand

for a loving touch

but only felt the pain

of desertion.

I only asked

to be loved

and cared for.

My parents were

mean and mendacious

and I can't repair my childhood

but I can use

the right tools

toward healing and forgiving.

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