Too Young To Understand

Didn´t bother them that I could see that peace once again was banned..they thought I was to young to understand..

They were screaming at each other

Laying hands on one another

Didn´t bother them that I could see

That peace once again was banned

They thought I was too young to understand

I watched my parents cry

I watched them say goodbye

I watched them kiss

I watched them lie

My whole childhood was like this

Part of their rollercoaster ride

I watched them break kitchen plates

I watched them repeat the same mistakes

I watched them fight

She slapped his face, he pulled her hair

Then they kissed me goodnight

Like I didn't notice, like I wasn't there

I watched them hate, trying to love

They said they loved me

I was only three

Only three years old

They called it love

and I listened to what I was told

Whenever it got out of hand

They told themselves

I was too young to understand

I walked around scared when I grew up

Wondering when they would have enough

When goodbye suddenly would be true

They told me, honey it´s not because of you

In case I´d notice one day

That I loved them, but they took my childhood away

I watched them break into a million parts

I watched them put together broken hearts

that would only last a couple hours or so

I didn't break, but I got scars

From walking on the pieces

Waiting for them to know

That I felt the pain when they were stung

Even though I was young

I noticed every blow

All I wanted was to be seen

For the war to stop

and be loved in between

That they´d become strong

That they´d care and hold my hand

They were wrong

I was never too young to understand

Reviews

[cimmy wuv xxxooo]

This was so deep, and writen with such heart.
So emotional and sad little tale.
Its sad when parents do that to there child, no child should have to go though that.
Children are smarter then what people might think.
Very very well written rhyming was also perfect.
Amazing write

[Johanna]

Yeah, children are .. I agree

Thankyou, glad you liked it :) your just so wonderful Cimmy! thankyou

[cimmy wuv xxxooo]

I try i do i try :P
Your welcome hun anytime :)

[S.J. Holmes]

This is amazing and, I'm sure there's so many people who can connect to this, I definitely do. Children do understand when there's trouble in the family and it hurts us just as much. Just watch your grammar; when you say "They thought I was to young to understand", it should say "They thought I was too young to understand"
But this really is great.

[Johanna]

Thankyou :) Glad you liked it, will fix the grammarmistake asap :) thankyou :)

[Elina]

This is incredible. You've done a marvelous job of giving people insight into what many children are now facing. Splendid poem.

[Johanna]

Thankyou :) There was a lot about this on the news in norway, so I tried to write a poem about it

[Elina]

You are quite welcome!

[Frieda P]

This one really tugs at the heartstrings, we think kids are too young, but they feel the intense emotions, and those scars can last a lifetime....an affecting read.

[Johanna]

Thankyou Frieda :)

[Frieda P]

You're welcome Johanna, it was my pleasure :-)

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. This was an amazing picture into your family life and the lessons learned. We all hold up our parents to high standards and we think even that they are infallible but at the end we realize they are faulty human beings like all of us. When we get older we see the real picture in hindsight . Some forgive them and some can't. I hope we all be forgiving for we don't know what hardships they went through...Thank you for sharing this ...:)....................

[Johanna]

Your welcome :) It isn´t my family life, I wrote the poem inspired by someone else. But her story touched me a lot so just had to write it.. thankyou for reading :)

[Sami Khalil]

Well, in your author's notes I did not see that but (I was to young to understand) so I took that as yourself. Anyway, you are welcome...:)..................

[Johanna]

No, I understand, it´s my fault for not thinking to write it there :) Have a nice weekend Sami :)

[Sami Khalil]

OK. You are welcome...:)........................