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Little Boy Black And Blue by Michael Anderson

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nakia

I think that your poem was especially touching. Sometimes we must face the awful things in life and give a voice to the victims which cannot speak for themselves. I think that your poem gives a voice for the thousands of little boy (and girls) black and blue.

Lola Nicole

was very sad but very true, and very well written.

Dawn

This poem makes such a statement. We are trying to adopt, and each night I pray that God will protect the child that is meant to be with us, and let them know that they have a home waiting and that it is filled with unconditional love.

Renee

it so sad and true

Shelley

This poem made me cry. I've known some children that have been in a similar situation but fortunately did not resolve in death. I love this poem and keep up the good work!

LINDA

Hi This poem brought tears to my eyes. We do live in a sicj society and the ones who pay are the ones who are not even old enough to pray. The author writes it like u are now living it LINDA

Laura

It touched me made me see life from a view.

Sha'e

This was a good and sad poem. It reminds me of my friend sister who had got rape by her father when he was drunk and lost control. It really touched me!11

Michael

it heavy and it's changed me i know this poem touched all of us around britian and i loved it so muck keep doing what your doing i enjoyed evey word of the poems thanks anyway

Liz

When I read this poem it made me sick. I could help knowing that a mother and father could do this to their child. A mother and a father is supposed to be there for their children,and help their children,not beat them and sexually abuse them.

Amber

This poem is wonderfully sad with a bitting reality! I have had the unfortune to know a few children who's fate could have been the same end! Thankfully, not or not yet! This touched my heart so much that I have no real words to type! I think that it should be published! Thank you for finding the words for me!

Scott

This poem strikes a chord with tragedy surrounding crimes against children. I love the way the poet has worked on this immoral event, guaranteed to pull on the heartstrings of any humane person. This might have been painful to write, but it is also painful to read, an eye-opener and a respectful poem, well done.

adam

i love this poem. its so moving.

izzy

This poem is so captivating and sad! If I was a more emotional person I would have cried, I hope you dont mind but I have used it in my poetry anthology, as the poem I write an appreciation on. Its a beautiful poem and such a sad story behind it too.

Karen

This poem made my heart ache for that child. I never send in my comments but I felt the need to this time. I wanted to thank the author because every time this poem is read that child is remembered and honored and grieved.

Ruby

You did a great job with this poem. I swear so much injustice is done when it comes to cases like this. And the survivors of abuse has a lifetime of hurt to deal with. I think that diffrent aproaches should be made to people who hurt the most inocent human beings. Lets send them all to Devils Island on a one way trip.

kymberlee

michael this was a very good poem i really liked it you are a real soulful poet and i think you should keep your head up and on your poems because i see you making a lot of money from poems like this or just peoms period. you go boy

seida

That was the saddest poem i have ever read. Mainly because it reminded me of my goddaughter. Her stepfather killed her when she was 2 years old.

Miranda

this poem made me cry and i showed it to my mom and she cried as well.

chelsie

This poem really brought out the hurt that was deep down inside of me. From age 5 to 11 i was severly abused by my stepmother. my mom died when i was 2 soo i really wouldnt know her, but i wondered every time my stepmother laid a hand on me why my mom of all people had to die. this poem is really great! Keep up the hard work and never give up!

katlynn

This is wonderful I know how this feeling is thank you for speaking out for are little one's out there harm, by other's that are'nt protecting are loving children, thank you alot.

April

This is a very touching and very emotional poem. It really touches someones heart just to know that someone really cares enough to take the time to write such a wonderful poem. I think that the author of this poem deserves a big pat on the back and a congradulations!

Emily

Working with children i am very passionate about keeping them safe. I have a 2 yr old neice and the thought that children of her age are abused sexually, physically and mentally is just beyond belief. I was so touched by this poem. I feel that so many children could be saved if child abuse wasnt stil such a taboo subject. As a society (in any country) we should be keeping these children safe. They don;t ask to be born, and they certainly dont asked to be treated appaulingly. Thank u for sharing ur poem.

Kelli

i used to be a victim of abuse, however i found someone who gave me the strength to be strong and tell someone and help me to get a way from it. thankyou for this poem hopefully it will reach another child who is abused and will help them to be strong also

Sara

I think that poem is nice and sad. im 9 and i get abused i no that little boy went throgh alot but he is in good hands now!

ANNIE

THIS IS A SAD BUT NEEDED POEM THE SAD TRUTH IS THAT IT HAPPENS EVERYDAY AND SOMEONE MUST SPEAK FOR THE VOICES THAT CAN NOT!

Ashley

This poem made me cry, and i hate to know things like this happen all the time.

Sarah

Your poems great, some how i know how the boy feels. Keep up the writing!

shell

Beautiful, unique and touching!

darcy

i was almost in tears.=*(

Angela

Michael, thank you so much for writing this poem. I feel so bad for that child that to go through that. My heart breaks just to know that a little child went through such a terrible thing. No children should have to go through this.

April

That is such a sad poem. I can't believe that would happen to anybody. I feel so sorry for that little boy!

ayesha

so sad :(

manuela

your poem put me in tears. I will never understand , why people do what they do thank you michael for this touching poem . I just wished it wouldn't be based on a true story.

Erica

I hate that this had to happen. But thanx for sharing your poem with us.

Candee

What a very sad and touching poem. My heart goes out to that little boy. GODBLESS HIM!

Jodi

It was a great poem

Kim

I have personally never experienced any abuse, although my heart breaks each and every time I hear of a child beaten, battered and neglected. This poem is just so beautifully written and so passionately described...it gave me goosebumps. Makes me feel so sorry for any child having to live through such a nightmare with thier eyes open.

jessica

This poem made me cry,i regret geting up everyday knowing such tradgetys occur.

kristy

As an abused child, this was a really touching piece of poetry. I am safe now, and I'm thankful to those who are caring for me. I have read every poem you've posted here, Michael. I write poetry, and you have helped me to understand that in more things than one, I am not alone.

Nakia

I don't think this poem was funny at all. It's a very serious issue and parents who abuse their children should be punished. This was a lovely poem and I can tell you put a lot of effort into it!

Maximus

I love it...its sad but still wonderful.

mrssy

it was good in a very sad way

alicia

i think it is really sad that there are people out there sick enough to do something like this.i think they know they need help so i dont know why they dont get it

jeremy

excellent rhyme scheme. very straight forward and to the point. yes, child abuse is the ultimate tragedy. justice will prevail!!!

Bleaux

As a survivor, you touched me so deeply that I wept.

rose

This is a very touching story, I wish more were written about the abuse of young children. I never will be able to comprehend how any one can harm a child. This is a good synopsis of what took place with this child.

Janet

You have a very creative way of putting words together. And this is a wonderful poem. It's sad how things like that really do happen in this world.

Ernie

i vote number 1

Cristan

this is so sad but true

Tara

This poem breaks my heart. I work with troubled teens, many of whom have suffered through the same atrocities as the child he writes about. My heart breaks each and every time I hear them tell their story and it broke when I read this one.

Ashley

it's a sad poem, it made my eyes teary

NICOLE

REALLY GOOD WORDS WERE PUT INTO THIS POEM AND A LOT OF FEELING WAS PUT INTO IT, YOU CAN TELL.

April

Sad but Funny

Lynnea

I Just Cried It made me think of my my little brother he is alive but still i can see him now lifeless and I hope this never happens to him,

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