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The Children Hurt

December 1, 2015
By TheRealPrincess GOLD, Vallejo, California
TheRealPrincess GOLD, Vallejo, California
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They hurt themselves.
they shoot poison  into their veins,
inhaling venomous gases-
but it feels good.
the children hurt.
lingering in childhood,
yet adulthood is forced
by their environment.
they defile each others bodies,
their temples
broken, graffitied with meaningless tattoos,
stabbed with jewelry in mysterious places,
scarring them  with self-inflicted cuts
used to purge them of the pain
of being misunderstood.
but it only eases it temporarily.
mommy, the children.
they’re hurting.
but no,
our parents never realize,
the pain lurking behind plastic smiles
hesitant arms when we hug
because our bodies are so used
to abuse
they don’t know how to comprehend love.
the children hurt,
I hurt.
we hurt.
the children are broken.
there is beauty in broken
broken can be fixed.
we need help.
please,
fix us before it’s too late.


The author's comments:

This poem is about what I have observed from my generation and what needs to happen to fix it


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on Dec. 14 2015 at 1:00 pm
TheRealPrincess GOLD, Vallejo, California
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thank you so much!

on Dec. 13 2015 at 10:55 pm
John_Malpe GOLD, Highland, Indiana
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Right turned left and no longer was right.

Excellent. Truly excellent.

on Dec. 11 2015 at 6:10 pm
CrazyPhoto15 BRONZE, Elizabeth City, North Carolina
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Favorite Quote:
"The only thing to fear is fear itself"

ok what's your email?

on Dec. 11 2015 at 1:35 pm
TheRealPrincess GOLD, Vallejo, California
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they usually publish all of the articles people put on, unless their's vulgar language or prejudice comments inside of the article. But if you'd like you could email it to me

on Dec. 10 2015 at 6:10 pm
CrazyPhoto15 BRONZE, Elizabeth City, North Carolina
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Favorite Quote:
"The only thing to fear is fear itself"

It depends on what you wanna do. It might not even get published.

on Dec. 10 2015 at 2:05 pm
TheRealPrincess GOLD, Vallejo, California
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For sure, I'd love to! Did you want me to wait until it gets published or...?

on Dec. 9 2015 at 10:21 pm
CrazyPhoto15 BRONZE, Elizabeth City, North Carolina
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Favorite Quote:
"The only thing to fear is fear itself"

It is really no problem you truly are an amazing writer. I actually submitted a poem I wrote and I really hope it gets published I would love to know what you think about it.

on Dec. 9 2015 at 11:09 am
TheRealPrincess GOLD, Vallejo, California
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Thank you so much! I appreciate it :)

on Dec. 8 2015 at 9:18 pm
CrazyPhoto15 BRONZE, Elizabeth City, North Carolina
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Favorite Quote:
"The only thing to fear is fear itself"

This poem is incredible!!! It is so beautiful! You are an amazing writer!