Speedy Hartman - Broken Lives

broken body
born at birth
twisted spines
drawn up limbs
but hungered
for a thirst

to breath
life’s air
to feel
the warmth
to see
another day

not given
the chance
to make
the choice
or have
the voice

to say
this wasn’t
fair

selfish mother
having fun
drowning
smothering
chocking
the being
living within

when told
to stop
at least
slow down
to think
about that
life

she simply
laughed

now each
is burdened
to a lifetime
of care

one is
giving
the other
receiving

Now….
what is fair

Speedy Hartman

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