Erica Green

~PRECIOUS DOE~

At long last we know who you are,

who you were

when you were so dreadfully

betrayed by her

your mother

the very one who should

have protected you

who should have cuddled you

who should have been the

recipient of a small bouquet

of dandelions and a hand drawn

card on Mother's Day

What is the mindset of a mother

who would allow a stepfather

to hurt her child/

Who understands?

I think that I would strangle

any man who would hurt my child,

with my own hands.

I ache for you.

But, I am glad that I know

your name at last

and such a lovely name,

Erica Michelle.

I know you went through hell.

I know, too, that you are at peace

and free from pain.

You are no longer Precious Doe

You finally have a name

and I'm glad we know.

©Christina 5-7-05

In Memory of Erica Michelle Maria Green