Just Because

By Silver Spun Sand

Mon, 14 Apr 2014
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Because I wasn’t meant to be.
Because she pretended
I wasn’t really there.
Because they said they
were too young. Because 
I didn’t feature in their plans.
Because she was from
a foster home. Because
of her religion...because his dad
beat the shit out of him, and
his mum.
 
Because she discharged herself
the night I arrived...thought 
she might have a change
of heart – back in the swing
of things.  Thought she might
pick up the pieces, fit them
together how they were before.  
Because they said she’d learn
to bond with this precious gift
she’d been given; eventually. 
Said the way she felt, then,
was normal, for some.
 
Because she asked for help
in the only way she knew how...
Because I tried, but couldn’t 
convince her I was part of her, 
part of him, of the whole, damn 
shebang of that very first explosion...
something that happened against 
all odds. Something needed love.  
Because she didn’t know 
what that was. Just, 
because.
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Comments

Submitted by Starfish Girl on

This is so sad, and sounds as though it's from the heart.

The repetition of 'because' is very good, making the excuses more telling.

Lindy

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

Thanks, Lindy. Much obliged to you.

Tina

 

Submitted by Bee on

Sad how one situation leads to another. And then the consequences don't seem at first glance to have much reason until you trace back. The little shoes are poignant. Interesting poem, Tina. One to think about.

Bee

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

Thanks, Bee.  Pleased you thought so.

Tina

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Probing the different parental problems, backgrounds, and returning to the little one's needs, the various facets of the situation. Rhiannon
 

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

The situation entirely, Rhiannon. Thank you for your thoughts.

Tina