Mother didn't blink

Sometime in a life we must do the correct things to fix a problem.

                    Mother did not blink
 
(Abuser children and woman is not new.  We must have open eyes and educate to stop the crime. Fear and pain hide in dark corners. It  must come out and children/Woman  must have safe places to go to be safe.)
           
Big  sister came to me.
She was crying.
She told me Stepfather tried to touch her.
 
I got mad.
11 year boy anger can't do very much.
I went and told  my Mother.
 
Mother was cooking.
I went to her.
I told her what happened.
She goes to my sister.
 
My Mother face is frozen.
Her eyes do not blink.
She told me to stay with sister.
She went to the kitchen.
 
I sat with my sister.
She is afraid.
I told her it will be OK.
 
I went to my Mother.
She has the tea pot on the burner. 
She smiled at me..
Gave me a hug.
Kissed my forehead.
 
She told me to go to my room with my sister.
"If I hear a scream.
Stay in the room.
Don't come out."
 
She took the tea pot to my Stepfather.
We heard a scream.
The ambulance came and take my Stepfather to the hospital.
 
He told the police.
It was an accident.
 
He never tried to touch my sister again.
 
Mother smile.
Wrapped her arms around us.
"Whispers no-one will hurt my children."
 
"I will die for you."
 
                    Coyote
                 5 April 2009
                 

Author's Note

My mother is a smart and kind woman. Somethings can't be allowed. This happen a long time ago. But the memory of a child is strong.

Reviews

[Bud]

This problem is more common than the word common. We as a society across the world tend to ignore and turn the other cheek to abuse of all types. That is how it is enabled to continue. Violence, sex, mental, physical. All of it is unacceptable, yet permitted? There is something that is, sadly, more wrong than the ones committing the crimes... us, society. Thank you for sharing such an important message, as all of your work is.

[Jacqueline Lopez]

this is a really good poem. Written very differently, but very creative. I really liked this poem a lot.

[HorrorMaster]

Great poem for mothers. Very sad

[Katie Louise Hughes]

....very sad... and moving. Thanks :)

[ashley]

such strength in your mother. a very powerful poem and story. fantastic work! :D

[Sofia N]

This is so beautiful. Is beautiful that your mother will go through anything to protect you guys, she's really a great mother. I love it. I love the story behind it and the flow of the poem, You're very talented. Great Job :)

[Star Wolf]

Your mom is wise, strong and smart. I'm glad she came to her child's defense like she did. Glad she didn't ignore it or think you were lying.

[I Am Alexis]

That really touched my heart. I can tell you really put a lot of love and effort into this poem. Such a sad truth that this happens and it goes unseen. :( But, such a rewarding ending, don't you think? :)

[WriderParker]

good work man. Loved the message in it

[Anonymous]

Outstanding! I absolutely loved it!