I can never unsee
The look
In your eyes
Or the bruises
On your legs
I can never unhear
Your response
When I asked,
What happened?
Little hand in a fist
Tearful words…
Me mommy
How was that possible?
I did not understand
But never doubted
Your brave declaration
Forever seared
In my memory
Words to be
Recalled years later
During the trial
I will never forget
But knowing you
Are happy now
Seeing you smiling
Your bright smile
Helps bad memories
Begin to fade
I hope they are
Fading for you
I have not written about our friend, Marie, in a long time. Face to Face with Child Abuse: Personal Reflections of a Teacher But she is coming to visit this weekend! I am both nervous and excited. Recent pictures show how much she has grown and changed. And her smile-bigger than ever! Hoping to add to her list of happy memories. ❤
Piano Girl 
❤️
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Child abuse is alway a terrible thing, and hard for me to understand… I enjoyed a wonderful childhood .. I hope your catch-up is fruitful and joyous .. 💛😀
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Hard for me to understand as well…thank you! 💛
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In spite of the horror revealed, this + your linked post make a heart-warming story of helping in a way few have the chance to. Hope your upcoming visit tightens your connections and brings smiles all around. Maries of this world (kids/adults with special needs) offer unique gifts to those who open their lives to them. Bless you!
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Thank you Jazz. We can’t wait to see her. 💛
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