Dear Lord, I'm only eight years old
and I don't know how to pray-
But there's just a few things that
I really have to say.
My Daddy left us long ago-
but I don't miss him much.
He never cared about me-
We never even touched.
Mommy went out again last night-
She does that alot you see.
She says she has to get away-
She can't be bothered with me!
Why don't Mommy love me, Lord?
All the other children say-
They get lots of hugs and kisses
every single day.
Why don't Mommy love me, Lord?
What did I do wrong?
Why won't Mommy play with me?
Oh, it's been so long.
I tried to fix some cereal, but I spilled
milk on the floor-
Mommy screamed and hit me
like a hundred times before!
Why don't Mommy love me, Lord?
Is there anything I can do?
If she would hug me just one time,
or simply say I Love You.
It's getting dark again, dear Lord-
Won't you please stay with me?
I'm so cold and all alone- Oh,
God, I'm so hungry!
Would you talk to Mommy Lord?
My body's tired and sore-
Tell her not to hit me , please- I just
can't take it anymore!
Someone has to help me Lord-
how long can I hold on?
To a Mommy who don't love me-
One who's always gone!
The shadows are coming closer Lord,
It's a long time 'till the day-
Please stay here and hold my hand, Lord-
PLEASE don't go away!
Written By Linda M. Hill
