Cheated Out Of Life©

by Felina Silver Robinson

There once was a girl who never asked for much

But like every other kid she wanted to be noticed

She yearned to be loved and cared for

Like all the other members of her family

This is no Cinderella story

But it’s a truly unforgettable piece

She worked so hard day and night

Bud never did it please her

She never felt she had a house or a home for

Her parents never gave her any attention

Except when school called wanting to suspend her

All she did was nod off in class due to endless sleepless days

She didn’t want to close her eyes for fear she might be abandoned

An unloved child turned to the streets drinking smoking and using drugs

Anger built up striking out at innocent people before her

A stint in jail proves to be too much

She now her life has lost value and she wants to end it

We pray for her now as she lies lifeless

Body shaking and mind empty

We all stand by waiting for word wishing she had a chance at life

Instead she was cheated

Never having a job she could be proud of

Or the chance to marry the man she truly loved

No babies, no memories to carry forward

A life she wishes she could do over again

Note to my new readers: About my “Poetry Bursts”

I give myself 30 seconds to one minute, and then write what comes to mind.

This is a fun writing exercise I give myself to come up with something different from what I might usually write.

I hope you enjoy the outcome.