Missing

A poem for missing children everywhere. At the time of writing news reports have stated that Shannon Matthews has just been found.

 

Please listen, hear our voice

Where we are is not our choice

 

The tunnel is long and there is no light

Listen hard and know our plight

 

We want to dance, we want to sing

And have the love of our family ring

 

But where we are that’s hard to tell

Is it heaven or is it hell

 

The birds are singing and spring is near

The love we want is oh so dear

 

Forget us not because we are here

In your hearts and thoughts you love us dear

 

As birthdays come and birthdays go

The grief and pain is one you know

 

Unwrapped presents and gifts pile high

And yet another day goes by

 

The days are long and nights are short

To get us back we know you’ve fought

 

Tomorrow is just one more day

When yet again we cannot play

 

Our teddies and toys they gather dust

To play again with them we must

 

You close your eyes and think we’re here

When morning comes you wake with a tear

 

The truth is harsh in broad daylight

As we are just visions of the night

 

Your dreams are nightmares full of fear

Your heart cries out you want us here

 

So close your eyes and pray real hard

For we are gone, but not forgotten.

 

 

Reviews

[J.P.O.et]

A nice write on the plight of missing children
I like when people write with a cause in mind and
it heightens people's awareness of the issue when
they read it. Nicely done
J.P.O.et

[Davia Lynn Bradley]

so very sad. I've always felt strongly about missing children, and things brings to mind all those books I've read, and TV reports I've seen....excellently written, very powerful and emotional. keep up the good work and welcome to the cafe.