Hear my plea Abuse prevention is the key. Can't ya see How alcohol is hurtin' me? Born o' the womb o' fetal alcohol O' sure, to sleep I would quietly lull Then bye 'n' bye This child would cry Symptoms o' the syndrome leavin' me null. Hear my plea Abuse prevention is the key. Can't ya see How the shakin' is hurtin' me? I crave attention so despondently You pick me up o' so impatiently Then with such force Rock back 'n' forth Shakin' my li'l head so vigorously. Hear my plea Abuse prevention is the key. Can't ya see Hittin' momma is hurtin' me? I hear her scream in the wee hours o' night Dreams interrupted by her woeful plight Love you renege Wish I were big Armed in chivalry I'd be her white knight. Hear my plea Abuse prevention is the key. Can't ya see Your foul language is hurtin' me? You strike in disgust with words to offend To hurt my feelin's is what you intend Hands to my ears To squelch the fears The bullyin' seems to be without end. Hear my plea Abuse prevention is the key. Can't ya see Unwanted sex is hurtin' me? Touched in ways that I know are forbidden Lyin' alone 'n' feelin' guilt-ridden You plucked my fruit Leavin' me mute Incest is taboo 'n' must be hidden. Hear my plea Abuse prevention is the key. Can't ya see Physical harm is hurtin' me? In the midst o' dodgin' your sticks 'n' stones I've quite a collection o' broken bones Snap, crackle, pop A limb goes flop Truth o' my injury remains unknown. Hear my plea Abuse prevention is the key. Can't ya see Threat to a pet is hurtin' me? You gave me a puppy, I thought with love But now you use him as a boxin' glove To me you yell I dare not tell You'll send him to doggie heaven above. Hear my plea Abuse prevention is the key. Can't ya see Lack o' due care is hurtin' me? You neglect to treat me with love 'n' care The shelves in the kitchen cupboards are bare My tummy aches My heart does too To fill my needs I bow my head in prayer. Hear my plea Abuse prevention is the key. Can't ya see Cry o' the child is hurtin' me? © 2007 Ruth Cox Dedicated to the cries o' the abused children o' the world. "A Broken Spirit" Midi Provided By Quality Christian Midi Do Not Remove. Free JavaScripts provided by The JavaScript Source All poetry & writings, photos, graphics & midis are copyrighted. Please respect my wishes that they not be used... Nor be removed from the pages of abitosunshine... Without the written permission of myself and/or the artist. Your cooperation is appreciated. © 2006-Present, Ruth Cox