Running for my life

by Tracy D Rollings   Jun 2, 2007


Sitting on the back porch
watching lighting in the sky
told me to come in
didn't wanna ask why.

She said we were leaving
didn't know where to go
had to get out fast
so that dad didn't know.

Made to the back door
he walked upon the porch
fire coming from his eyes
could burn like a torch.

Ran for the front door
trying to make it through
he pulled out his pistol
what else could I do.

If we make it tonight
God was on our side
we make to the road
maybe catch a ride.

Falls to sleep in a chair
make it out the door
got almost to the driveway
heard that sound before.

Loaded gun in his hand
take off in a steady run
hearing shots being fired
running for your life isn't fun.©2007 Tracydr42

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  • 17 years ago

    by Just Lucy

    Oh my goodness thats horribly sad! I really hope this didn't really happen to you! this poem has emotion beyond belief and such a final ending. the flow again was flawless and the words really do speak, I could see the pictures from that poem drifting in my head as I was reading it. great write but tragic story! 5/5

  • 17 years ago

    by Cindy

    Tracy
    Very sad and heartfelt piece.

    She said we were leaving
    didn't know where to go
    had to get out fast
    so that dad didn't know.

    Physical and emotional abuse are so prevalent in life and need to brought to the attention of others. You do this with your writing. Great job!
    Take Care Cindy

  • 17 years ago

    by dawn green

    Wow, what a good write! i feel so horrible to think that there are still people out there having to go through this kind of thing on a daily basis. thank you for bringing the subject to light. i give it a 5
    god bless

  • 17 years ago

    by STEVE

    Really sad emotional and meaningful yet again you are a very talented writer 5/5 your friend steve

  • 17 years ago

    by Lu

    Oh my dear Lord Tracy I hope and pray this has not happened to you in the past .... So very heart wrenching this write is.
    You have definitely pulled at my heart strings tonight with this write.

    Take care dear heart
    Luanne