Because you left me

This is a poem about the life story of a high school friend of mine who had her family broken years ago. Her mother left her and her brother with their father. Their father had a lot of “concubines”. He also left them under the care of their old grandmother. When he returned in their life, he became an abusive father. Now, their mother is again knocking in their doors wanting to be accepted in the family once more.

We were once happy.

Now, why’d you left me?

Creeping at the dark night

I’m all alone, no guiding light.

No perfect family we were

But we were contented.

Even Dad always hurt you,

You are always in my rescue.

Came the time dad also left.

Grandma and brother are the only ones there

Neglected my studies, I did

Because you left me.

Remnants of the past

Taunting me, they did.

Often at night I cry

Because you left me.

I let myself be influenced.

I let myself to go astray.

I let myself wallow in self pity

Because you left me.

My youngest sister,

I haven’t even seen her.

Not a chance was given

Because you left me.

Dad came back but was abusive.

He used to torment brother and me.

You were not there to stop him

Because you left me.

Graduation came

You weren’t there.

I walked with someone else

Because you left me.

Now you’re coming back into my life

Yet the question is, should I? Or should I not?

It is hard for me to decide

Because you left me.

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