Satwe.............Grammie's Heartache..............Saturday Writing Essential

Two years old they promised us
"You'll see her all the time"
"Please just give to us your trust"
Made it sound all so sublime

We could trust them, family, right?
They wouldn't do us wrong
And her future would be so bright
For her good we could be strong

They couldn't have their own girl
It would fulfill their dream
A ponytail, a tiny curl
The gift would make them beam

All was well till time drew near
The papers had been signed
The visits we held oh so dear
Suddenly slipped their mind

Three years old they would not let
Our angel visit us
"Why?" We asked them wondering yet
Because they didn't trust

"You promised us," We tried to say
"We trusted you, you see."
"How could you treat us this way?"
"Is this how it must be?

Four years old, longing still
But seldom seeing her face
Now we see how their will
Truly can have no grace

Our hearts are broke, we're torn
Our angel is missing out
Selfishness made us mourn
She misses us no doubt

Knowing now what we know
Hell no, never again
We wish that now it wasn't so
We would go back to then

They enjoy her every day
See her laughter and joy
Here we are so far away
Our precious time destroyed

They feel no guilt, have no clue
How hurt we really are
We've told them honest, true

It's like talking to a bar

Every night as I pray
For her safety and care
Every single night I say
"Lord, I wish she wasn't there."