What they should

I'm just a small town girl

Not yet the age of fifteen

But I'll tell you that

I'm something you've never seen

I've been broken bruised and battered

Rotten to the core

I've been left behind

And not quite sure what for

I hang out with all different kinds of folk

Girls and boys of all ages

And I know exactly what I want

Won't put up with any cages

I have a plan for my future

Simple but all laid out

And if you would bother to listen 

You might know what I'm about

Graduate a year early

Get the hell out of high school and this town

And I think it's pretty obvious

They don't need me around

Take off for a higher education

Somewhere to get my degree

And learn what I need to 

So I can make some green

A social worker occupation

Will suit this girl just fine

And I don't care what you think 

This job will do just fine

I'm too smart for this? 

Brighter future you say?

The brightest future I can see for myself

Is giving others what I'd had taken away

Homes and families galore

For children in broken homes

But you're focused on yourselves

And choose to leave the kids alone

They need someone to listen to them 

And care how they turn out

Someone to love them

Someone to help them out

Thousands of careers out there

With people with hearts like mine

But most people only care

About making this amount of money in this amount of time 

Out to California

To start a family of my own 

And make sure my house

Can be my children's home 

Maybe a few kids from myself

And adopt another few

I don't care what age

And neither should any of you

A kid who needs help is a kid who needs help

But nobody's willing to look

And it breaks my heart to see

People not doing what they should

Reviews

[Frieda P]

She's back....louder, stronger, and with more damned conviction than ever....you voice is heard here, people don't always do what they should, it's a sad fact of life unfortunately. You keep making noise, hopefully someone will hear you Annabelle, never give up...good one!

[Annabelle Lee]

Thank you, Frieda!!!!! I don't know what's gotten into me lately, just feeling especially literate

[KAOlmsted]

I don't care for the preachiness toward the end, but I do like the message in this piece, Annabelle. Good for you, girl. Stick to your plan, I have every confidence you'll make a world of difference.

[Annabelle Lee]

Thank you for your honesty

[KAOlmsted]

You'd think me an imposter if I weren't honest, yeah? *laugh* My pleasure, dog...

[Shadey Jadey]

Stunning, absouletly stunning!
You've left me with no words to say, so instead, let me applaud you ma'am

[Annabelle Lee]

thank you

[Shadey Jadey]

Welcome :) Xx

[Mason Rayburn]

Lovin' on the children. The amount of children without homes is depressing. That said, there will only ever be certain people to help quell that problem. Not everyone was meant for adoption-or even for kids for that matter.

Since few would probably even think to say it, I will: thank you for adopting.

[Annabelle Lee]

thank you

[Holly Mason]

I have many little angels that run my realm.I have a new one lately she is only 8. Already we love her. The mommy (if that is what we call her) did not like the fact that I took my new little angel with one broken wing to get spruced up. The mom told me she could of used MY money for better things.This little angel with one broken wing needed a new hair do so bad.I didn't even know she had blue eyes...couldn't see them.She is not my first my daughters laugh when we are asked how many in our home-heck we don't know they come and go.I do it on my own with no pay.It is my bonus in life to help care for little angels with broken wings. The mommy didn't come home last night ...good stay gone I say (they never fight you in court this way) if you file for custody they will.They have to get their checks!It drives me broke but then a beautiful little angel with one broken wing goes to school (I took her today she wanted me to walk her in) so proud of her new hair and new outfit we couldn't help it...head held high home work in order....the broken wing will heal ...and these things will help. My life was well it was what it was...and now I love little angels and you know what the love i get back is worth all the money we spend...chase this dream ,chase it , hold it and you will receive far more then you give...and the bad mommy's will just let you*)*)
Thank you it was nice to share my morning and look at all this emotion your lovely writing has caused*)
thank you for sharing much

[Annabelle Lee]

thank you

[Just Kim]

wow deep and emotionial,
a most amazing read

[Annabelle Lee]

thank you

[icelandicblue]

This is wonderful. You have a wonderful caring heart. Kids can't have enough people who care about them.

[Annabelle Lee]

thank you

[Baby Ricochet]

This is a well written and moving piece. Outstanding work Annabelle

[Annabelle Lee]

THank you

[quinfinn]

Annabelle is a writer with a mission. and a noble one at that. a heart of gold and a pocketful of memories to guide her in her future toward those things which will make a difference for those who are not so fortunate...clever and engaging write, well spoken and endearing.

[Annabelle Lee]

THank you, Quinn. I spent way too long trying to avoid the part of my life that brought me here and I figured it was about time to use it to get where I'm supposed to be going