Saratoga Rose

My Life

In beautiful Saratoga NY,

was a child never meant to be born.

A life created out of lies & sin,

and her mother would never adore.

 

Her father had a family,

For her he could not take,

he bore no responsibility,

for this life that he had made.

 

Misdeeds came to create her,

unforeseen and with regret.

Talked into the un-welcomed,

but she will have a purpose.

 

A purpose set aside for her,

to revive the life within.

Those hurt with deeds of her mother,

her unspeakable acts of sin.

 

No concern for those in her path,

she'd do what she felt best.

No care for tears or hearts broken,

to satisfy the flesh.

 

Void of joy & self respect,

forget about anyone else.

How can she feel for anyone,

when she does not love herself?

 

Her child had grown without the love,

a mother should have gave.

Hateful words and beating fists,

and a life filled with rage.

 

The day had came when she got away,

from her mother's sinful crimes.

The years before had took their toll,

a new life she'd learn to make.

 

For some reason unknown till this day,

this girl had survived it all.

Though scars remained she believed one day,

that she would come to know love.

 

Though her mother threw her away,

like she were nothing more than trash...

In all of this chaos emerged a rose,

like the Phoenix from the ash.

 

One day this girl had kid's of her own,

and her life was filled with love.

Her life is now beautiful and happy,

...The Saratoga Rose.

 

Reviews

[MelissaAndres]

A sad tale but glad to know there is that "happy ending". I think we all, at some level, have those sad, achingly horrible times in our lives and, thankfully, many of us come out of them better people in spite of it all. I too believe writing helps me during those dark times and keeps me happy during the good times as well. Keep writing!

[Coyote Poetry]

A amazing story with a good ending.
"Though her mother threw her away,
like she were nothing more than trash...
In all of this chaos emerged a rose,
like the Phoenix from the ash."
We can learn from bad examples. To be better parent and people. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[alifeacoustic]

Heart achingly beautiful. To know beauty and love from such a painful past is the true mark you have made it. Not only made it, but succeeded too. How much love you fill your children's hearts with, protecting them with everything you are and smiling again. Yes, you have succeeded.
Thank you for sharing.