| Silenced Cries (Shaken Baby Syndrome) |
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"Please Mommy, please Daddy, Don't shake me no more. My head hurts terribly And my neck is so sore. I'm losing my sight And can no longer think. What did I do To break your love link? Yes, I was crying and Couldn't seem to stop. I just needed changing With the diapers you bought. That's all that I wanted To help me stop crying. God, Daddy, I feel like I'm dying! My wee body is weak, now. I can't breath no more. Why did you do this? My brain you have torn. If only you would have Talked to someone Or taken a break 'Til my crying was done. A soft warm blanket, In a dark quiet room, Would have stopped me from crying. It would have been soon. You could have cradled me To make me feel loved. But, now, I hear God calling My name, from above. I can't think of words To tell you goodbye Except, you will No longer hear my cries. You have taken my life Before it begun. You will no longer hold me. There will be no more sun." |
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