I Never Knew
I never knew how bad it was;
I heard it did exist.
I was appalled at this crime
That robbed youth
Of their "special" time.
I never knew how bad it hurt;
The bruises and scars aren't seen.
And why somewhere along life's way,
The brutality of abuse
Has made you pay.
I never knew how you felt;
Your self-esteem so low.
I only knew you crept away,
And never let your feelings show.
I never knew what I could do;
That I could help somehow.
That all you needed was a friend;
Just someone to be your pal.
But now I know that I can help;
I can make a difference too.
I'll stand with you; I'll shout with you,
And the rest can't say, "I never knew."
Cindy M. Adams
from A Child Called "It"
by Dave Pelzer
Sara
"I never give them hell. I just tell the truth and they think it's hell." - Harry Truman