My MAMA`s GONE
Mama said pack up your toys, it's time to go to bed
I’m tired it has been another long day for both of us
She held me in her arms and walked us up the stairs
Put me gently in bed, I cuddled my teddy called Gus.
She read me a bedtime story snuggled up by my side
It's always helped me sleep a little bit better at night
When she had finished, she kissed me on the forehead
She wished me sweet dreams and turned out the light.
I heard my Mama walking back down the creaky stairs
And I hoped my Mama would also have a quiet night
About me or my Mama I knew my father did not care
Then the peace was shattered, sound of another fight.
In the morning, I walked back down the creaky stairs
My father was sitting at the kitchen table on his own
He looked angry, I asked why my Mama was not there
He said Mama had decided to leave the family home.
I said to my father, you were fighting again last night
He said shut up you little Bastard get out of my sight
I said maybe if you did not batter her black and blue
She might want to still be living here with me and you.
Nataiella
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Author:
Tobani / Nataiella (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: I wrote this a few years ago after supporting this Young Person through some difficult times, and this was their account of the night before.
- Category: Sad
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Good write PL.
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Quite close to home for me but with slight differences. Powerful read🙏🏻🕊️
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You’re welcome 🙏🏻🕊️
Abuse an ugly monster that consumes both victim and perpetrator as well as many around it. A sad poem with a message that unfortunately those that need to hear it most will probably not hear. Well done
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Very distrubing events here.Its always difficult when Parents are abusive.Sad to read really.
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Profoundly sad and terrible reality. Thank you sharing my friend! Excellent write. 🌹👏
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Well written,So sad , This poem is narrated by a child, reflecting their perspective on family dynamics, particularly the relationship between the child’s parents—primarily focusing on the mother and father.
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Excellent write
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A deep and very relatable write. Truthful and raw. Thank you
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Such a sad story Tobani, it happens so frequently, I have a friend who was abused for many years, she got rid of him eventually and I spent much time listening to her problems and helping all I could. She now has a new wonderful partner and they are wonderful together.
Andy
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Such a powerful write.
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