I'm a child of the streets

by Yakari Gabriel   Mar 12, 2010


Last night I came home
no one asked me if i was alright
no one said anything about my ripped jeans
that look to tight

I live by my own rules
my own matters,and my own
so called �truth�
But I�m nothing but the victim
Of a society who's choices are screwed

you can Do it On your own
You said..
Im big enough to know
right from wrong,
You Forgot me,You labeled me
and you sentence me You forgot
That i was Your Responsibility

you set me free,way to soon.

You left me alone when
I was in need,
and today because of you
I am a Child of the street

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  • 8 years ago

    by Em

    Yakari, I am looking back through peoples older pieces so thought I would do the same with you. As always this is raw, personal and emotional.

    1: This is a very meaningful beginning and I guess many people can relate to this, going out even just for a night out but spending days away and no one bothering about said person and when this happens that child can do it more and become 'responsible' for themselves too young which can become a nightmare.

    2: I like this because we all have our own rules, responsibilities and morals but some of them b can be wrong but if we realise when we are wrong then I think that's good.
    I think the ¢ï¿½ï¿½ would be best removed unless its there for a reason as it is off putting.

    3: I guess some parents feel their kids aren't their responsibility once they reach a certain age nor care which is unfortunate especially as there are people who would give their right arm for a child.

    4: I like how this statement is on its own like you were left and no doubt felt.

    5: This is a hard hitting ending and also a sad one.

    Fab write, Em

  • 14 years ago

    by ShIsAnA tHe OnE aNd OnLy

    I love how you started with the 1st stanza and then kinda changed,i liked how it rymed but i can relate:) 10/10

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